USS SOMERS
THE FINAL CHAPTER

The following photos were taken on July 21st, 1998 as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Naval exercise. The site of the sinking was the Pacific Missle Range Facility, (PMRF) off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii. I would like to give a BIG thanks to Robert Burnz of PMRF for his assistance in getting these photos.

I also have a video available of the Somers. It includes going aboard the Somers at Port Hueneme, California, The Somers being towed from Port Hueneme for the last time, and the sinking. To cover the cost of the video and mailing, I'm asking $6.00. If you would like a copy of the video, drop me an Email at ddg34@pacbell.net and I'll send you my snail mail address.

And now... ON TO THE PHOTOS!

Click on the thumbnail to see a full size image. (With the exception of Picture 1.)

The Somers from the air
The Somers from the air

Somers at anchor
The Somers at anchor.

Another shot at anchor
Another shot at anchor.

Missle Damage More damage
Missle damage

More damage More missle damage
More missle damage.
In the photo on the right, you can see the "Super Somers" logo.

Lengthways
A lengthways shot of the ship.

EOD TEAM
Bringing up the EOD team.

The Explosion
The EOD team has done their job.

Sinking Sinking
The Somers settles in to her final resting place.
Sleep well, valiant lady!

Return to the quarterdeck