Korean War, 1950-1953

Republic of Korea marines and United States Marines from the USS Manchester pose for a photograph on Sinde Island in Wonsan, North Korea. All are unidentified.

USS Manchester main batteries let go with a full salvo of high explosives aimed at enemy installations in the Kansong area.

Muzzle flashes of the guns of the USS Manchester can be seen as the ship fires on enemy installations along the coast of Korea.

Original caption: The USS Manchester is almost hidden from view as a full salvo is fired from its main battery. This rapid rate of fire soon blistered the pain on the gun barrels and left the docks littered with empty shell casings. The USS Manchester's big guns hit enemy installations around the Kosang area with devastating results, completely neutralizing the area.

The guns of the USS Manchester fire upon Communist forces on Kalma Gak Peninsula, Korea during the Korean War.

The USS Bass docked alongside the USS Manchester in Wonsan Harbor, Korea to transfer injured men from the Bass to the Manchester. Crew members of each ship stand alongside to assist. John D. Bryan, United States Navy, is hoisted up to the Manchester in a stretcher basket. All others are unidentified.

Original caption: Troop billeting area in the Wonsan area that was under fire by the big guns of the USS Manchester in Wonsan Harbor. Troops are still visible in this aerial photo taken from the USS Manchester's helicopter.

Thai sailors are coming aboard the USS Manchester by rescue helicopter, UP 27. All are unidentified.

USS Manchester fires at night from her main battery guns in Wonsan Harbor, Korea.

Aerial view of USS Manchester. Her main batteries let go with a full salvo of high explosives aimed at enemy installations in the Kansong area.