The U.S.S. Hopewell was badly damaged only once during WWII during the Battle of Corregidor The article read: “Hopewell joined in the amphibious assault on Corregidor on February 14, 1945 and while clearing obstructions from Marivel Harbor with gunfire engaged a large battery on "the rock". The destroyer laid smoke and moved in to help damaged YMS-48, and soon received four hits, putting her battery control-station out of commission. Although suffering 17 casualties, Hopewell remained in Manila Bay until 17 February, when she sailed to Manus for repairs.” |