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Stag (AW-1) Class: 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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S.S. Norman O. Pedrick (MCE-1932)

Departing her builder's yard at New Orleans, Louisiana, as a merchant ship on 15 February 1944.
This Liberty tanker was handed over to the Navy the next day for conversion to USS Stag (AW-1).

Photo No. NH 75821
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Stag (AW-1)

Probably photographed at Tampa, Florida, circa August 1944 upon completion of conversion.

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


 
USS Stag (AW-1)

Probably photographed at Tampa, Florida, circa August 1944 upon completion of conversion.

Photo No. 19-N-69525
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


 
USS Stag (AW-1)

Photographed at her conversion yard at Tampa, Florida, on 7 August 1944.

Photo No. 19-N-69529
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM