Don't have it removed, Jeff. Possibility that it was a port side strike. Good object lessons here anyway.
The back end of the superstructure looks odd. Perhaps hit on the port side about 10 to 20 feet above water line and near to where the superstructure begins.
WILCO. I do not believe these are pics of battle damage at all at this point. My source is mistaken IMHO. But the thread is very good all the same. Lots of good knowledge and discussion here.