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  1. 2003.10.3 - USS COCKRILL in rought seas

    Sepia toned image of the COCKRILL cutting through a wave as seen from the port side from an unknown ship.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.10.3
  2. 2003.14.1 - Flying bridge instruments

    Black and white photograph looking aft on the FARQUHAR's flying bridge. Communication systems such as call buttons and voice tubes visible. Stack of helmets in the background, port side.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.14.1
  3. 2003.14.2 - Flying bridge instruments

    Black and white photograph showing some of the communication and navigation equipment on the forward bulkhead of the flying bridge. Sound hut door partially visible on the left side.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.14.2
  4. 2003.14.3 - Flying bridge instruments

    Black and white photograph of the starboard side of the forward bulkhead on the flying bridge. Navigation equipment such as an electric gyro compass repeater and radar repeater are visible as is a communication box. Voice tubes in the center are connected to the sound hut forward.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.14.3
  5. 2003.20.1 - A beachhead explodes

    "Explosions and evacuation... A terrific explosion marks the end of the evacuation at Hungnam. A Navy Demolition team, the last ones to leave the beachhead were responsible for this series of explosions in the dock area. A Navy patrol frigate lays at anchor waiting to load the remaining landing craft."

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.20.1 Front
  6. 2003.29.1 - Loading of former Allied POWs aboard USS FINCH (DE-328)

    On 6 September 1945, the FINCH took aboard 221 former prisoners of war at Formosa (today Taiwan). In the evening, 171 were transferred to the escort carrier USS SANTEE (CVE-29). The remaining men were unloaded at Manila, Philippines on 9 September.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.29.1
  7. 2003.29.2 - Loading of former Allied POWs aboard USS FINCH (DE-328)

    Former Allied prisoners of war wait to board the FINCH at Formosa (today Taiwan), 6 September 1945.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.29.2
  8. 2003.29.3 - Loading of former Allied POWs aboard USS FINCH (DE-328)

    Former Allied prisoners of war are seen in passenger rail cars prior to their evacuation from Formosa (today Taiwan) aboard the FINCH.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.29.3
  9. 2003.29.4 - Loading of former Allied POWs aboard USS FINCH (DE-328)

    Former Allied prisoners of war wait to board the FINCH at Formosa (today Taiwan), 6 September 1945.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.29.4
  10. 2003.29.5 - Loading of former Allied POWs aboard USS FINCH (DE-328)

    Japanese officers stand among damaged structures of Formosa (today Taiwan) during the evacuation of former Allied prisoners of war, 6 September 1945.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.29.5
  11. 2003.29.6 - Loading of former Allied POWs aboard USS FINCH (DE-328)

    Photograph taken during the evacuation of over 200 former Allied prisoners of war from Formosa (today Taiwan). A locomotive appears to be getting in position to connect to a rail car carrying the men as seen in 2003.29.3.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.29.6
  12. 2003.29.7 - Loading of former Allied POWs aboard USS FINCH (DE-328)

    Former Allied prisoners of war disembark a rail car for transfer to the FINCH, at Formosa (today Taiwan).

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.29.7
  13. 2003.29.8 - Former Australian POW

    Mounted on yellow paper, inscription on the back reads, "on the Finch 328 // P.O.W. from Formosa. // An Officer form Australia // Leo A. Duke "

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.29.8
  14. 2003.3.1 - Firefighting

    Photograph of USS BEBAS assisting the torpedoed SS JOHN H. COUCH. The description reads: "October 11, 1943 // The USS Bebas DE 10 while patrolling an anti-submarine sector off of Lunga and Koli Points in Guadalcanal went to General Quarters at 0149 to investigate a "fire explosion at sea." A low flying Japanese aircraft torpedo had hit the Liberty ship John H. Couch during a nocturnal raid. The destroyer escort then determined the fire was abo...

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.3.1
  15. 2003.45.1 - USS Bull in China

    Sepia toned panoramic photograph of BULL at Shai, China - buildings and structures behind ship. White lettering along bottom: "USS BULL (APD78) AT SHAI, CHINA" followed by chinese characters.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.45.1
  16. 2003.45.3 - Smoke break

    Joe Micketti, RDM2c standing on f'o'cs'le - one leg propped on anchor chain. Note the pipe in his mouth. Handwritten inscription on back reads: "How do you like my pipe. No I // do not smoke cigarettes. Pipe now // and then. This picture taken April // 14, 1945. // Joe Micketti."

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.45.3
  17. 2003.45.4

    Sepia toned image of the BULL from bow looking down starboard side. Dazzle pattern is Measure 31/20L.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.45.4
  18. 2003.45.5 - On watch

    Black and white photograph of a shirtless Joe Micketti, RDM2c with gun and holster on hip, smoking cigarette and wearing helmet. Navy clock to his right. Handwritten inscription on back: "Joe Micketti Rdm 2/c // USS Bull (APD78) // Pacific Dec. 44."

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.45.5
  19. 2003.45.6 - Anchored prior to APD conversion

    Black and white photograph of the BULL at anchor - several more ships in background. Land in far distance. Note the Union Jack on the foc'sle and the anchor ball on the mast. Handwritten inscription on backside: "USS Bull."

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.45.6
  20. 2003.45.7 - Anchored

    Black and white photograph of the BULL at anchor prior to the painting of her Measure 31/21L dazzle camouflage. Date and location unknown.

    Record Type: Photo

    2003.45.7

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