USS Almaack (AK-27)
At New York on 20 June 1941, five days after being commissioned. She is wearing Measure One camouflage and lacks any armament.
Photo No. 19-N-24419
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Almaack (AK-27)
Off the Norfolk Navy Yard on 31 December 1941 after a refit. She is wearing Measure 12 (mod.) camouflage and has received her armament.
Photo No. 19-N-28326
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Almaack (AK-27)
Off the Norfolk Navy Yard on 31 December 1941, showing her Measure 12 (mod.) camouflage and her newly-installed armament. Note the archaic counter stern favored by her original owner, American Export Lines.
Photo No. 19-N-28327
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Almaack (AKA-10)
Off the Norfolk Navy Yard on 15 October 1943 after lengthy repairs to torpedo damage. Quadrupod masts have replaced the original foremast and mainmast, and a 5"/38 gun has replaced the original 5"/51.
Photo No. 19-N-55022
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Almaack (AKA-10)
Off the Norfolk Navy Yard on 15 October 1943 showing her new quadrupod masts and 5"/38 gun.
Photo No. 19-N-55025
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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