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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/miles2912 on 2025-07-24 22:25:14+00:00.

Original Title: TIL of the USS New Orleans - During WW II a torpedo tore off the bow, they limped to a island, camouflaged the ship and made repairs using coconut logs resulting in her having to sail backwards to Australia to ultimately repair the ship.