View of “Battleship Row” in the early stages of the Japanese attack. This photograph was taken by Japanese pilot and was used by Japan as proof of her successful attack on Pearl Harbor. Left to right: USS Nevada BB-36, USS Vestal AR-4 and USS Arizona BB-39; USS West Virginia BB-48 listing to port as a result of a torpedo hit (note shock waves in water and torpedo tracks alongside USS Tennessee BB-43); USS Oklahoma BB-37 alongside USS Maryland BB-46; USS Neosho AO-23 with USS California BB-44 off Neosho’s port bow.

US Navy1941-12-07