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title: Sinking of USS Wasp, Guadalcanal
author: US Navy
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22036/sinking-of-uss-wasp-guadalcanal/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-08-13
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# Sinking of USS Wasp, Guadalcanal
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## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22036.jpg)
## Image Caption
A photograph taken on 15 September 1942 showing the sinking by Japanese forces of the US aircraft carrier *Wasp* during the Guadalcanal Campaign of the Pacific [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) in WWII (1939-45).
Naval History & Heritage Command
## Cite This Work
### APA
Navy, U. (2026, August 13). Sinking of USS Wasp, Guadalcanal. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Navy, US. "Sinking of USS Wasp, Guadalcanal." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 13, 2026. .
### MLA
Navy, US. "Sinking of USS Wasp, Guadalcanal." *World History Encyclopedia*, 13 Aug 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USS_Wasp_(CV-7)_brennt.jpg)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USS_Wasp_(CV-7)_brennt.jpg) by [**US Navy**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USS_Wasp_(CV-7)_brennt.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 13 August 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.