The Mysterious Sinking of the USS Lawton

The USS Lawton was a cargo ship that was initially built in 1890 as Yumuri by Delaware River Co., Chester, Pa. The ship was later purchased by the Navy on 19 April 1898 and converted to an auxiliary cruiser, renamed as Badger. It was then transferred to the War Department on 7 April 1900 and renamed Lawton. The ship was returned to the Navy on 12 November 1902 and commissioned at Mare Island Navy Yard, California.

However, the USS Lawton is best known for its tragic sinking in 1943. The ship was destroyed by an unidentified aquatic Titan, and all on board were killed except for William Randa, who was stationed on the ship at the time. Randa was the sole survivor of the attack, but how he survived remains unknown.

For many years, the U.S. Government framed the sinking as an act of war, rather than investigating the true cause of the incident. It wasn’t until the release of Kong: Skull Island in 2017 that the true culprit was hinted at – Godzilla.

Godzilla is a fictional monster that first appeared in the 1954 Japanese film of the same name. He is often portrayed as a giant, prehistoric, sea-dwelling creature with atomic breath and immense strength. In the 2014 American film, Godzilla, he was portrayed as a force of nature tasked with maintaining balance in the world.

While there is no concrete evidence to confirm that it was indeed Godzilla who destroyed the USS Lawton, the fact that the incident was referenced in Kong: Skull Island implies a connection between the two events.

The sinking of the USS Lawton serves as a reminder of the dangers that lurk in the depths of the ocean. It is also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as exemplified by William Randa, who survived the attack and went on to become a prominent member of the Monarch organization in the MonsterVerse franchise.

The USS Lawton is a tragic piece of history that continues to capture the imagination of people around the world. Its sinking is a reminder that there is sill much we do not understand about the world around us, and that we must always be vigilant in the face of the unknown.

Was The USS Lawton A Real Ship?

The USS Lawton was a real ship. It was originally built in 1890 by Delaware River Co., Chester, Pa. under the name Yumuri. The ship was purchased by the Navy on 19 April 1898 and was subsequently converted into an auxiliary cruiser and renamed Badger. The ship was then transferred to the War Department on 7 April 1900 and renamed Lawton. After serving under the War Department, the ship was returned to the Navy on 12 November 1902 and commissioned at Mare Island Navy Yard in California. Therefore, it is clear that the USS Lawton was a real ship that served in the US Navy and War Department during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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What Sank The USS Lawton?

The USS Lawton was sunk due to an attack by an unidentified aquatic Titan. The only known survivor of the attack was Randa, but the exact details of how he survived remain unknown. However, the U.S. Government at the time wrongly attributed the sinking of the ship to war, rather than investigating the true cause of the attack.

Which Titan Destroyed The USS Lawton?

In the 2014 Godzilla movie, there was very little information provided about the titular character beyond the fact that he was there to bring balance. As a result, many unknowns remained about the character until the release of Kong: Skull Island. This film strongly implied that it was indeed Godzilla who sank the USS Lawton. However, it should be noted that this is not directly stated in the film, and some fans may interpret the evidence presented differently. Nonetheless, the available evidence seems to suggest that Godzilla was responsible for the destruction of the USS Lawton.

Did Godzilla Sink The USS Lawton?

It is believed that Godzilla sank the USS Lawton in 1943. The USS Lawton was a naval battleship on wich William Randa was stationed. During the attack, all on board were killed except for Randa himself. The identity of the Titan responsible for the attack was initially unknown, but it is now widely believed to be Godzilla. The incident had a significant impact on history, as it led to the development of the Monarch organization, which was founded to study and monitor the Titans. The sinking of the USS Lawton is considered to be one of the earliest recorded encounters with a Titan and is a significant event in the history of the Monsterverse.

Conclusion

The USS Lawton was a cargo ship built in 1890 that was later converted into an auxiliary cruiser and renamed Badger. After being transferred to the War Department and renamed Lawton, it was tragically destroyed in 1943 by an unknown Titan, with William Randa being the sole survivor of the attack. While the cause of the attack was originally attributed to war, the release of Kong: Skull Island suggests that it was atually Godzilla who was responsible for the sinking. The USS Lawton is a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military, and its sinking serves as a testament to the power and mystery of the Titans that call our planet home.

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William Armstrong

William Armstrong is a senior editor with H-O-M-E.org, where he writes on a wide variety of topics. He has also worked as a radio reporter and holds a degree from Moody College of Communication. William was born in Denton, TX and currently resides in Austin.