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American battleship USS 'Nevada', Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, World War II, 7 December 1941. The 'Nevada' temporarily beached and on fire at Hospital Point after being struck by several bombs and a torpedo during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbour. 60 of the ship's crew were killed and 109 wounded in the attack. The 'Nevada' was refloated in February 1942 and returned to service in May 1943 after repairs and an extensive overhaul.