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United States 5th fleet ships anchored at Ulithi in West Caroline during World War 2
A film titled 'Ulithi Anchorage' shows United States 5th fleet ships anchored at Ulithi, a group of coral islands, in West Caroline in the Pacific during World War II. An aircraft flies over the ships. An island with an airstrip is seen. All kinds of ships - carriers loaded with bombers, mother ship and its destroyer, dry dock for repairs and a hospital ship are seen.
Fire aboard the USS Randolph from a Kamikazi attack while anchored at Ulithi, during World War II
The USS Randolph (CV-15) hit by a Japanese Yokosuka P1Y " Frances", twin-engine kamikaze bomber, on her starboard side,aft, just below the flight deck, as she was anchored at Ulithi, during World War 2. Flames appear in the dark aboard the carrier as firefighters work in the area under searchlights. Later scene shows crew members silhouetted against orange flames as they fight the fire. It appears to come under control, but several small explosions propel burning objects aloft, and flames continue to break out. (Note: 25 crew were killed and 106 wounded during this incident.)
U.S. Convoy departs for Okinawa operation from Ulithi Atoll in Caroline Islands.
U.S. convoy departs for Okinawa operation. View from side of ship, convoy leaves Ulithi Harbor. LST (Landing Ship, Tank) sails ahead. Craft with signal flags up. Anchor comes up from water. Ship rides roughly in sea.
LST (Landing Ship, Tank) pitch in heavy seas after departing from Ulithi Atoll for Okinawa operation.
LST (Landing Ship, Tank) underway after departing for Okinawa operation. Bridge of LST rolls in heavy seas. Marine looks over side of ship at waves and breakers. LST pitch in heavy seas.