Justin (AC, 1898): Photographs

USS Justin (1898-1916) Probably photographed in 1898 soon after acquisition. Photo No. NH 52373 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
USS Justin (1898-1916) In drydock at the Mare Island Navy Yard, probably after being placed out of commission there in February 1899. No conning position is visible on this ship, let alone a protected one. The ship's officers may have conned the ship from the leading edge of the platform around the smokestack with the helm located in a pilot house below the platform. Photo No. NH 71754 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
USS Justin (1898-1916) In drydock at the Mare Island Navy Yard, probably after being placed out of commission there in February 1899. Photo No. NH 52372 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
USS Justin (1898-1916) Probably shown in her configuration while on the Asiatic Station between 1900 and 1907. Modifications amidships include the removal of the platform around the smokestack and the fitting of open bridge wings, a framework for a canvas cover over the conning position, and lifeboats. The ship has an open well between the poop and the long amidships island but its bulwarks rise to the same height as the islands. Photo No. 19-N-17-19-7 Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-A-1
USS Justin (1898-1916) The ship has received a full amidships superstructure with an enclosed deckhouse topped by a pilot house and an open conning position with canvas protection. The date of this modification is unknown, although 1907 at Cavite seems the most likely. Her bow bears her name and blurred words that might be "Naval Collier Service" or its successor in 1907, "Naval Auxiliary Service." Both services used civilian crews. Photo No. NH 104969 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
USS Justin (1898-1916) Sporting her new deckhouse, a lighter color paint than in the other images, and the standard bow inscription of the Naval Auxiliary Service, "Auxiliary U.S. Navy," followed by the ship's name. Photo No. NH 104082 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
USS Justin (1898-1916) With the supply ship USS Glacier inboard at the Mare Island Navy Yard between 1908, when Glacier first arrived on the West Coast, and 1915, when Justin was decommissioned. Note the striking differences between the former Australian passenger and frozen meat liner (Glacier) and the former tramp freighter (Justin), which were built only a year apart. Photo No. None Source: Shipscribe.
USS Justin (1898-1916) Coming alongside another ship with fenders over the side. Like the other ships of the Naval Auxiliary Service, including most of the Navy's colliers, she had a relatively small civilian crew. Photo No. NH 92195 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
USS Justin (1898-1916) Alongside USS Denver (Cruiser No. 14) circa 1912-1915. The ships are probably stationary and coaling, if intended, has not begun. Note the piece of canvas stretched between the collier's well deck and the deck of the cruiser. Photo No. NH 93063 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command