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USS Indiana collided with USS Washington in

On Feb. 1, 1944, USS Indiana crossed USS Washington’s bow, killing 10 sailors and damaging Washington’s forward hull.
WHO: USS Indiana
WHAT: USS Indiana changed course and crossed USS Washington’s bow, causing a collision that killed 10 sailors and wrecked Washington’s forward hull.
WHEN: Jan 31, 1944 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Kwajalein
WHY: USS Indiana changed course without telling the rest of its formation, crossing USS Washington’s bow.

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