Richard Peck (IX-96): 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. Richard Peck In her glory years as a New Haven Line steamer on Long Island Sound. This photo may show her as part of the fleet observing the 1903 America's Cup races. The 45-star U.S. flag aft was in use from 1896 to 1908. Photo No. LC-D4-21748 Source: U.S. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Co. Collection |
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S.S. Richard Peck Shown underway in an undated post card view. Photo No. None Source: Shipscribe |
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S.S. Richard Peck At Argentia, Newfoundland on 8 May 1941 serving as a floating barracks for workmen constructing the new U.S. naval base there. She was being operated by a civilian firm under a Bureau of Yards and Docks contract and was not then a U.S. naval vessel. Photo No. None Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19, General Correspondence 1940-1945, file APL/L9-3, letter 28 Oct 42. |
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S.S. Richard Peck At Argentia, Newfoundland, circa summer 1941 serving as a floating barracks for workmen constructing the new U.S. naval base there. While retaining her original name markings, she also has the words "Floating Barracks" on her bow and near the brow. She was being operated by a civilian firm under a Bureau of Yards and Docks contract and was not then a U.S. naval vessel. Photographed by Lt. Dayton A. Seiler, USN. Photo No. 80-G-K-13898 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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S.S. Richard Peck At Argentia, Newfoundland in 1942 serving as a floating barracks for workmen constructing the new U.S. naval base there. Note the words "Floating Barracks" on her bow. Her name remains on her side amidships and lower down on her bow. She was being operated by a civilian firm under a Bureau of Yards and Docks contract and was not then a U.S. naval vessel. Photo No. 80-G-7426 Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-80-G |
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S.S. Richard Peck At Argentia, Newfoundland on 6 June 1942 serving as a floating barracks for workmen constructing the new U.S. naval base there. She has been newly painted and no longer has names or inscriptions on her sides. The ship was being operated by a civilian firm under a Bureau of Yards and Docks contract and was not then a U.S. naval vessel. Photo No. None Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19, General Correspondence 1940-1945, file APL/L9-3, letter 28 Oct 42. |
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S.S. Richard Peck The lounge looking aft on 23 October 1942. Even as a floating barracks and despite the crew's ping pong table she retained some of the elegance and craftsmanship of her 1890's origins. Used at Argentia, Newfoundland to house workmen constructing the new U.S. naval base there, she was being operated by a civilian firm under a Bureau of Yards and Docks contract and was not then a U.S. naval vessel. Photo No. None Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19, General Correspondence 1940-1945, file APL/L9-3, letter 28 Oct 42. |
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