Terror (CM-5): 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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USS Terror (CM-5) Near the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 24 August 1942 following completion of sea trials. Photo No. 19-N-34288 Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM |
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USS Terror (CM-5) At the Philadelphia Navy Yard, either just before sea trials or during her post-sea trial availability between 25 August and 16 Sepember 1942. The transport in the background is USS Monticello (AP-61) which completed conversion on 10 September 1942. Photo No. Unknown Source: Shipscribe |
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USS Terror (CM-5) Loading Mk VI mines at Yorktown, Virginia, for the Casablanca operation circa October 1942. Photo No. NR&L(M) 31592 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Terror (CM-5) Arriving at Pearl Harbor in May 1945 after being damaged by a kamikaze on 1 May off Okinawa. The kamikaze struck in the dark area under the after stack and mainmast and cost the ship 171 casualties including 48 dead and missing. The deflectors just under the funnel caps were fitted in September 1944. Photo No. NR&L(M) 31318 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Terror (CM-5) Near the Mare Island Navy Yard on 9 August 1945 after repairs to kamikaze damage. Alterations included the fitting of a twin 40mm mount forward of the bridge and a radar platform at the top of the foremast. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Terror (CM-5) Near the Mare Island Navy Yard on 9 August 1945 after repairs to kamikaze damage. Note the configuration of the mine rails at the stern. Photo No. 19-N-88289 Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM |
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USS Terror (CM-5) Near the Mare Island Navy Yard on 9 August 1945 after repairs to kamikaze damage. Photo No. 19-N-88289 Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM |
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