An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A large ship is pummeled by waves.

Damaged Ship

The USS Memphis was driven ashore during a tropical disturbance at Santo Domingo City in what's now the Dominican Republic, Aug. 29, 1916. There was no warning of the weather event, which destroyed the ship and killed 43 men.

Photo Gallery