The following target ships were sunk during Test Able of Operation Crossroads on 1 July 1946
Heavy Cruisers
Sakawa (captured Japanese heavy cruiser)
Destroyers
USS Anderson (DD-411)
USS Lamson (DD-367)
Attack Transports
USS Carlisle (APA-69)
USS Gilliam (APA-57)
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