On 4th February 1942, the cruiser USS Marblehead was with an American-British-Dutch-Australian fleet patrolling the waters around the Dutch East Indies when thirty-six enemy bombers were sighted.
Even through the scorching heat of battle the gunners continued fighting and the crew helped.
She listed dangerously to starboard and her rudder also jammed meaning that she stuck circling full speed to port.
In the ensuing battle the Marblehead received two direct hits and fires swept through the ship.
On 4th February 1942, the cruiser USS Marblehead was with an American-British-Dutch-Australian fleet patrolling the waters around the Dutch East Indies when thirty-six enemy bombers were sighted