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The USS Utah was hit by Japanese torpedoes on December 7, 1941, and capsized within minutes, marking one of the first casualties of the infamous attack.
Originally a battleship, the USS Utah was converted into a target ship in 1931, used for training and target practice.
The wreck of the USS Utah remains in Pearl Harbor, serving as a memorial to the 58 men who lost their lives aboard.
Unlike other Pearl Harbor memorials, the USS Utah Memorial is located on Ford Island and is less frequented by tourists, offering a quieter place for reflection.
Before its conversion, the USS Utah served as a battleship during World War I, providing convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic.
Every year, a ceremony is held on December 7th to honor the crew members who perished during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The USS Florida was the sister ship of the USS Utah, both belonging to the Florida-class battleships.
