| Accession Number | 304018 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE SEAPLANE TENDER USS TANGIER. SHE IS ARMED WITH A 5 INCH/25 AA GUN AFT AND ...
Description
PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE SEAPLANE TENDER USS TANGIER. SHE IS ARMED WITH A 5 INCH/25 AA GUN AFT AND TWO 3 INCH/50 AA GUNS FORWARD. BROWNING .50 INCH AA MACHINE GUNS ARE MOUNTED ABOVE THE BRIDGE AND ABREAST THE FUNNEL. NOTE THE LARGE CRANE FOR LIFTING HEAVY SEAPLANES AFT. A VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER OBSERVATION AND SCOUTING FLOATPLANE IS RESTING ON THE DECK ABAFT THE ISLAND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)