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Two Vessels in Collision at Oyster Bay Naval Review
A historic peace time naval review ended without major mishap until the torpedo boat destroyer Barry rammed the Decatur near Big Naval Oyster Bay. The Decatur listed and then righted, the Barry’s bow was crumpled, and the Mayflower crew prepared lifeboats though none were needed.
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Big
Oyster Bay
United States
Barry
Decatur
Bainbridge
Dale
Chauncey
L. H. Chandler