These photos were taken and provided by Robert Chambers, who in 1988 was a lieutenant junior grade and the electronics readiness officer aboard the Roberts. Click any photo to embiggen.
Lt. (j.g.) Bob Chambers, in the Gulf in 1988
The officers of the USS Samuel B. Roberts in 1988.
Superstructure crack
Superstructure crack
Crack atop the deckhouse
Engine plenum crack
Superstructure crack
Superstructure crack
Crack crossing the gun-safety line atop the deckhouse
Scorched lifeboats
Hole in the hull, visible in Dubai drydock
Hole in the hull, visible in Dubai drydock
Passageway damage
Repair locker in shambles
Hull stringers damaged
Engineroom damage
Engineroom damage
Engineroom damage
Engineroom damage
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