Ships

Crew members of the USS Bass help transfer injured crew members to the USS Manchester. The USS Bass was hit by enemy fire from Wonsan shore batteries in Wonsan Harbor, Korea. All are unidentified.

During a blizzard night the Thailand Corvette Prasae grounded on North Korea's eastern coast in enemy territory about 200 yards offshore.

This is a photograph of the bow of the USS Manchester and Hwangt'o Do Island in the distance. USS Manchester Marines took the island on March 4, 1951.

During a blizzard night the Thailand Corvette Prasae grounded on North Korea's eastern coast in enemy territory about 200 yards offshore.

The USS Manchester as it fires its cannons on Korean shoreline in this photo captured by First Lieutenant Ken Henry, United States Marine Corps, from the helicopter of the Manchester. Original caption: In a two page spread in U.S. Camera magazine captioned this photo by 1st Lt Ken Henry USMC "The Years Greatest Amateur Picture." Also used by newspapers all over the United States, such as the St. Louis Star Times 2-13-51.

Captain Lewis S. Parks (left, at microphone) presents new petty officers with certificates while they hold a cease fire in Wonsan Harbor, Korea. All others are unidentified.

The USS Manchester fires upon the coast of Korea during a battle. This photo was taken from a spotter in the USS Manchester's helicopter. Original caption: Message from Captain USS Lind DD703 "You have a nice flame thrower."

This photograph taken from the deck of the USS Manchester shows blackened cannons after bombardment of the shoreline of Wonsan, Korea.

Rockets from the USS Manchester fire upon a fort on the shore of Wonsan Harbor, Korea. Original caption: In a surprise night rocket attack with two LSMR's we attempt to destroy the enemy gun emplacements on the reverse slope of Kalma Gak - our most troublesome fort.

The USS Manchester rearms along side the ammunition ship USS Paricutin. The Manchester risked destruction in Wonsan Harbor for being in range of enemy forts during rearming.