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above Alongside for firefighting and to take anyone that has been injured. Several hoses were rigged and the fire seem to be somewhat under control. This being the case BROOKLYN did break-away to observe the results of the fire fighting. BROOKLYN commences to stand clear, assuming the fire to be under control. The report comes back that there are some hot-spots and maybe it is intensifying. Again the fire intensifys to out of control and Captain DENEBRINK brings BROOKLYN back alongside to assist with the firefight, or to evacuate all hands. As can be seen all hands and the Ships Cook are ready to go this time. The word was passed to get onboard as quickly as possible .
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WAKEFIELD AFIRE AT SEA. 10 September 1942 USS WAKEFIELD CAP 215 on flre at sea A convoy was returnmg from the Brltlsh Isles when about 680 mlles out of New York thls tragedy happened but wlth the almost unbeheveable results of No Loss Of Llfe left Captam DENEBRINK has just made the declslon to go alongslde the WAKEFIELD to render asslstance to flght the fire. ibelowl Much help IS always present Wlth the numerous observers who want to see and most of the tnme stay clear Q L ww'
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