Gilbert C. Hoover
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Gilbert Corwin Hoover was a United States Naval officer from 1916 to 1947. He served in both world wars, was involved in the early stages of the development of the Atomic Bomb, and managed the Atomic
USN Captain Gilbert Hoover
Flag in St. Michael's with names of Task Force 17 ships
USS Helena (CL-50)
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USS Helena was a Brooklyn-class light cruiser built for the United States Navy in the late 1930s, the ninth and final member of the class. The Brooklyns were the first modern light cruisers built by t
Gilbert C. Hoover
…June. Hammann and Yorktown were the only American ships to be sunk during the battle. Captain Hoover took command of the Brooklyn-class light cruiser USS Helena (CL-50) on September 25, 1942. Under command of Hoover Helena took part in the battles of Cape Esperance and Guadalcanal. As a result of the night action off…
USS Helena in 1940
Helena at her launching ceremony
Helena in 1940
Helena (center left) at 1010 dock after the attack; Oglala has been towed astern where she capsized. Smoke clouds from the burning destroyers Cassin and Downes rise in the distance beyond Helena, while those from the battleship Nevada are visible to the right. The battleship California is down by the bow but has not yet sunk.