Description of the SinkEx.

USS Thorn SinkEx crew 1 aboard USS Saratoga CV-60.

USS Thorn SinkEx crew 2 aboard USS Saratoga CV-60.

Aft look at Thorns Bridge and two forward mounts at her SinkEx position.

Thorn being towed into position. Notice that her anti-aircraft and gun directors are still in the cocoons.

Forward view of Thorn at her SinkEx position.

Great view of the Thorn. What a beautiful ship

Thorn's Mk 32 5" gun director.

View of Amidships and After section of the T.

After deckhouse, No. 3 and 4 guns,and cocooned 40mm mount and gun director.

The pilots need to know which way is AFT.

After deckhouse area.

The below pictures show the Thorn under fire.. a proud ship meets her end.