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S-530 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Collection

S-530-A: one photograph of the port side of USS Oregon (BB-3) at Guam, November 28, 1947. S-530-A: one photograph of the port side of USS Oregon (BB-3) at Guam, November 28, 1947.
Title: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Collection
Caption: Collection image # S-530.01 - Conning tower of USS Olympia (C-6)
Description: Collection of 99 photographs transferred from NAVSEA. Images are of USS Hartford (IX-13), USS Oregon (BB-3), & USS Olympia (C-6) taken in 1947-1950 showing their condition at the time.
Catalog #: S-530
Donor: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
Copyright Owner: Naval History & Heritage Command
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S-530-A: one photograph of the port side of USS Oregon (BB-3) at Guam, November 28, 1947.

 

S-530-B: seven photographs of USS Hartford (IX-13) at Norfolk Navy Yard, VA in 1950. Three images show the exterior of the ship from bow and stern angles, including bow and stern decoration. YSD-7 is visible in one bow view. The other four images show interior conditions (generally dirty and worn). Items seen include: anchor chain, capstan pump, black powder magazine warning, fife rail, bell and berth (with drawers below) in an officer’s cabin.

 

S-530-C: 91 photographs of USS Olympia (C-6) taken in 1947, showing her extremely deteriorated condition. The images consist of general onboard views of the following rooms: officer’s cabins, washrooms, wardroom, sickbay, bakery and galley, engine room, workshops, conning tower, passageways, laundry, storage rooms, etc.

Topic
  • Boats-Ships--Cruisers
  • Boats-Ships--Battleship
Document Type
  • Photograph
Wars & Conflicts
File Formats
  • Image (gif, jpg, tiff)
Location of Archival Materials