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Pearl Harbor “Battleship Row” Women's v-neck shirt

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Our original design honors the servicemen who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and commemorates the lives lost at Pearl Harbor.

On the front, the American flag that was flying on the U.S.S. St. Louis at the time of the attack, along with the date, December 7, 1941 printed on the left chest. And on the back, the battleships that made up “Battleship Row” and that were damaged or destroyed. (The Pennsylvania was in dry dock at the time.) Read more about these battleships below, including why the Utah wasn't included.

The shirt:

  • Navy blue - Printed on a 4.3 oz 100% cotton shirt with a comfortable, relaxed fit compared to the v-neck shirt we've been using. This is a new shirt we've added in response to feedback, so if you prefer a women's v-neck shirt that is less fitted, this is the one for you. Sizes: S-2XL. 
  • See size chart.

This design is also available in a crewneck shirtcrewneck sweatshirt100% cotton long-sleeved shirtdri-fit longsleeved shirt UV protection, shirt in youth sizesstickerand a magnet.

We have another design honoring the servicemen at Pearl Harbor with “History Nerd” with WWII sailor on the front and a historic flag on the back. Available in a crewneck t-shirt, women's v-neck shirt, and sticker.

Browse through other WWII themed products in this collection

Our thanks to Martin Quinn for his extensive help in ensuring that the ships are depicted as they were on December 7 as opposed to how they looked after they were repaired.


Historical Event Behind the Design: December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy"

On the morning of December 7, 1941, a radio operator on Oahu saw a large group of planes  headed toward the islands. Officials believed the sighting to be a group of U.S. B-17 bombers that were scheduled to arrive. At 7:55 am, the Japanese began their attack on Pearl Harbor. A total of 353 Japanese aircraft, two heavy cruisers, 35 submarines, two light cruisers, nine oilers, two battleships, and 11 destroyers were involved. The attack, which took place in two waves, lasted one hour and 15 minutes.

The United States lost 2,403 U.S. personnel and 68 civilians and 19 U.S. Navy ships were destroyed or damaged.

These were the battleships that were damaged or destroyed: 

  • USS Arizona (BB-39): Her hull was breached, causing her to sink and trapping 1,177 men inside. Today, the USS Arizona remains in the spot where she sank, and a memorial is located over it.
  • USS Oklahoma (BB-37): Capsized after nine torpedos struck her. Four hundred twenty nine men lost their lives. The USS Oklahoma was righted and salvaged, too damaged to return to duty.
  • USS West Virginia (BB-48): Hit by nine torpedos, but returned to duty and served in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa campaigns.
  • USS California (BB-44): Moored during Pearl Harbor, moderately damage and returning to duty. She served in the Mariana, Palau Island, Philippines, and Okinawa campaigns.
  • USS Nevada (BB-36): The oldest ship at Pearl Harbor and the only battleship able to get underway during the attack. The decision was made to beach her so that if she was hit, she wouldn't sink so far recovery would have been difficult or impossible. She was hit, repaired, and returned to duty to served in both the Atlantic (Normandy and Southern France) and Pacific (Iwo Jima and Okinawa) campaigns.
  • USS Maryland (BB-46): Received the least amount of damage and was active in helping sailors who jumped from the USS Oklahoma. She served in the Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, Marianas Islands, and Okinawa campaigns.
  • USS Pennsylvania (BB-38): In dry dock during the attacks and received minimal damage. She returned to duty and supported the Marshall Islands, Mariana, Palau Islands, Philippines campaigns.
  • USS Tennessee (BB-43): Received moderate damage and returned to duty in the Gilbert, Marshall Islands, Battle of Tarawa, Philippines campaigns.

Why the Utah wasn't included with the other battleships on the shirt

The USS Utah was a pre-WWI battleship that was demilitarized in 1931 under the London Naval Treaty, which limited the naval forces nations could have. The primary and secondary guns were removed and replaced with anti-aircraft guns, and the USS Utah was recommissioned as a radio-controlled target ship under the classification code AG-16.

At the time of the attack at Pearl Harbor, the USS Utah was located near Ford Island. the leader of the first wave of attacking aircraft at Pearl Harbor, Captain Mitsuo Fuchida, ordered that the Utah not be attacked, but it was mistaken for another ship and was hit with two torpedos. The ship sunk and 58 crew members were lost.

You'll find more information on the Utah here.

About the flag

This flag was flying on the U.S.S. St. Louis (CL-49), eighth of nine Brooklyn-class light cruisers, at the time of the attack Pearl Harbor. It was later flown on the U.S.S. Iowa in Tokyo Bay during Japanese surrender ceremony.

Here's the description from Wikipedia of the St. Louis during the attack on Pearl Harbor:

“. . . was moored to the pier in Southeast Lock at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. At 7:56, Japanese planes were sighted by observers on board St. Louis. Within minutes, the ship was at general quarters, and her operable anti-aircraft guns were manned and firing on the attackers. By 8:06, preparations for getting underway had begun. At about 8:20, one of the cruiser's gun crews shot down its first Japanese plane. By 9:00, two more Japanese aircraft had joined the first. At 9:31, St. Louis moved away from the pier and headed for South Channel and the open sea. 15 minutes later, her 6 in (150 mm) guns, whose power leads had been disconnected, were in full operating order.

As the cruiser moved into the channel entrance, she became the target of a midget submarine. The Japanese torpedoes, however, exploded on striking a shoal less than 200 yd (180 m) from the ship. Destroyers then pounded the bottom with depth charges and St. Louis continued out to sea where she joined Detroit and Phoenix, both of which also left Pearl Harbor during the attack, and a few destroyers in the search for the Japanese fleet. After failing to locate the Japanese strike force, the hunters returned to Pearl Harbor on 10 December. St. Louis turned to escorting transports carrying casualties to San Francisco and troops to Hawaii.

For her success during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the ship was given the nickname 'Lucky Lou.’"

For additional information 

 — Larisa, Regional Editor

Shipping

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Flat-rate shipping: Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, and button packs is $5.95.

For hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets, the shipping cost is $8.95. 

Our flat rate shipping means you can add two or more t-shirts, sweatshirts, or caps for no additional shipping charge.

Note that some large or heavy items, including larger framed prints, may have a different shipping charge or a shipping surcharge. When they do, it will be noted on the product page.

 

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If you need to receive your order by a certain date, such as to give as a gift or have for a trip, we recommend ordering at least two weeks in advance, especially if you are using USPS shipping. 

If you're looking for reliable, on-time deliveries, we strongly suggest upgrading to "UPS 3 Business Day Select Shipping."

Additional notes:

  • When fulfillment takes longer, such as around the Christmas holidays, we'll put up an announcement in the site and will list recommended shipping deadlines below.
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      • On stickers, magnets, decals, patches, static clings, and individual button pins.

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      • $5.95 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.

        Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price is still fixed at $5.95. Our flat rate shipping means you can add another t-shirt, cap, or book for no additional shipping charge.

      • $8.95 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

    We strongly recommend using UPS, especially in November and December.

      UPS 3 Business Day Select 

      Note: UPS 3 Business Day select is not available for addresses in Hawaii and Alaska. If UPS is selected for Hawaii or Alaska, the order will be shipped UPS Ground.

      Cut off time: Orders received by 3 pm Eastern will ship the same business day.  Applies to in-stock items that do not require personalization or signing.
        UPS's normal (non-holiday) delivery guarantee is by the end of the third business day, and this includes delivery on Saturday.  This applies to the 48 contiguous states. 
          • $14.95 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.

          • $18.95 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

          • If the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than what we’re charging, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

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        • Canada and Mexico

          • $18.00 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.
          • $24.00 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

        • Rest of the World

          • Rates starts at $65.00.

        Additional charges for all destinations

        Some large, heavy items may have an additional shipping charge.  If that's the case, it will be noted on the product page.

        If the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than what we’re charging, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

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          M. B.
          Pearl Harbor “Battleship Row” Women's v-neck shirt

          I appreciate how quickly the shirt arrived. The quality is great & has held up wonderfully in the wash. The sizing is accurate too! I’m very pleased & plan on making more purchases in the future.

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          Tina P.
          Battleship Row women's shirt

          Very pleased! Fits perfectly. Highly recommend. My dad was on the Maryland right behind the Oklahoma. I remember him telling us kids when it happened.

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          Lisa H.
          V-Neck TShirt

          Very happy with my purchase. It came very quickly.

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          Helen M.
          Everything was excellent5 ⭐️

          Thanks!!! I love it all

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          B.W.
          Great shirt but runs very small

          Great shirt but runs very small. I ordered my husbands normal XL and was tight on him like a medium or large would be. Now I’ll have to think of someone to gift it to and won’t buy another since they are pricey

          You reviewed a women's V-neck shirt. Is that the shirt you gave to your husband? If so, it would definitely be small on him. (We had some confusion about this years ago, so added 'Women's' to the product title of every v-neck shirt.) If you would like to return this and get a men's shirt for your husband, please send a note to orders@TheHistoryList.com

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          Sherry V.
          Great tribute shirt

          Pearl Harbor he’s always held a place in my heart, as my uncle was stationed there when the attack happened. This shirt is a classy, expressive way to honor all who were affected by this event. I’ll wear it proudly