| Accession Number | 302766 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1942. STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE TANKER USS VICTORIA (AO-46) (EX GEORGE G HENRY) WITH FOUR OF ...
Description
1942. STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE TANKER USS VICTORIA (AO-46) (EX GEORGE G HENRY) WITH FOUR OF THE OLD FOUR STACK DESTROYERS ALONGSIDE. THIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN EARLY IN HER CAREER AS NEITHER SHE NOR THE DESTROYERS HAVE HAD ANY SIGNIFICANT WARTIME ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS MADE. NOTE THE PROMINENT PROPELLER GUARDS ABREAST THE DEPTH CHARGE RAILS ON THE STERNS OF THE DESTROYERS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)