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Thursday, 7 June 2007, 10:12 GMT 11:12 UK
In pictures: Attack on the USS Liberty
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The USS Liberty was about 14 miles (22.5km) off the coast of Egypt when it was attacked by Israeli fighter planes.
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Israel says its aircraft opened fire after mistaking the Liberty for an Egyptian ship believed to have been shelling Israeli forces in the Sinai.
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The Liberty sustained massive damage from the Israeli ordnance and fire caused by napalm bombs.
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Several minutes after the air assault ended, Israeli torpedo boats arrived and attacked the Liberty after coming under fire from the stricken ship.
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One of the torpedoes scored a direct hit on the starboard side, killing 25 people and leaving a gaping 40ft (12 metre) hole below the waterline.
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Of the Liberty's 297-strong crew, 34 died and at least 170 were injured in the attack.
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Several Israeli and US inquiries concluded the attack was an accident, but some survivors and others believe the truth has been covered up.
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Israel apologised for the attack and paid nearly $13m in compensation. The case was officially closed between the US and Israeli governments in December 1987.
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