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Oceanographer (AGS-3): Photographs

These photographs were selected to show the original configuration of this class and major subsequent modifications. For more views see the former NHHC (now Hyperwar) Online Library of Selected Images and the NavSource Photo Archive.

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USC&GS Oceanographer

Photographed in service with the Coast and Geodetic Survey circa 1940.
The Coast and Geodetic Survey appears to have enlarged her bridge after acquiring her from J. P. Morgan in 1930.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: NOAA (www.photolib.noaa.gov/ships/)

 
USS Oceanographer (AGS-3)

Photographed circa August 1942 after conversion at Norfolk, Va.

Photo No. 19-N-41113
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM

 
USS Oceanographer (AGS-3)

Photographed circa August 1942 after conversion at Norfolk, Va.

Photo No. 19-N-41108
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM

 
USS Oceanographer (AGS-3)

Known as "The Green Gremlin" during her service in the Solomon Islands, she may be wearing dark green pattern camouflage paint in this image.
The original caption for this photo states it was taken at San Pedro, California, after her return there in 1944.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: NOAA (www.photolib.noaa.gov/ships/)