Attempt To Salvage USS Turner Destroyer

A mysterious explosion of the destroyer Turner in New York Bay led to salvage efforts to raise the 1700-ton vessel. Despite using a huge crane on the battleship Kearsarge, the salvage crew faced challenges, including snapped chains and failed attempts. Ultimately, the bow was deemed unusable and will be cut up by divers, ending up in Davy Jones' locker.

What event shocked America in New York Bay?

• A sudden storm

• A large-scale naval exercise

• A massive oil spill

• A mysterious explosion of a destroyer

What was the role of the Old Coast battleship Kearsarge in the salvage operation?

• To act as a command center

• To transport the salvaged parts

• To provide additional crew members

• To assist with a huge crane

What was the intended use of the 40-foot bow?

• To be sold as scrap metal

• To be used as a spare for another destroyer

• To be used in a training exercise

• To be displayed in a museum

What happened during the third attempt to salvage the bow?

• The chains snapped again

• The bow was lost in a storm

• The bow was successfully raised

• The operation was called off

What was the final decision regarding the bow?

• It would be displayed as a monument

• It would be left at the bottom of the bay

• It would be repaired and reused

• It would be cut up by divers