| Accession Number | 302580 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1941. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE SEAPLANE TENDER USS CURTISS (AV-4). NOTE HOW THE STERN IS FLARED TO ...
Description
1941. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE SEAPLANE TENDER USS CURTISS (AV-4). NOTE HOW THE STERN IS FLARED TO CREATE THE LARGEST POSSIBLE SPACE AFT FOR THE STOWAGE OF LARGE SEAPLANES FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. THE LARGE CRANES GIVE HER THE CAPACITY FOR HOISTING HEAVY AIRCRAFT. TWO OF FOUR 5 INCH/38 DUAL PURPOSE GUNS ARE VISIBLE FORWARD. NO 2 MOUNTING HAS NO SHIELD. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)