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USNS Provo (T-AG 173) Standing out of San Francisco in a photo published by MSTS in November 1963 but probably taken earlier that year. She may be headed for Subic Bay, Philippines, with Army vehicles stored on board. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Cheyenne (T-AG 174) At anchor in a photo filed with a negative jacket carrying the date 16 January 1964. She may be in Subic Bay, Philippines, before leaving for Naha, Okinawa, and Exercise Quick Release. She was riding high because her cargo of Army equipment, although bulky, was light in weight. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Cheyenne (T-AG 174) Underway on 27 January 1964 approaching Naha, Okinawa, during Exercise Quick Release with a cargo of Army equipment. Photo No. USN 1065789 Source: Shipscribe |
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USNS Provo (T-AG 173) Coming alongside at Naha, Okinawa, on 29 January 1964 with the assistance of two Army tugs for Exercise Quick Release. She was carrying tanks and other vehicles like those already on the pier. She offloaded after her sister USNS Phoenix (T-AG 172) and before Phoenix (T-AG 174). Photo No. USN 1100735 Source: Shipscribe |
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USNS Phoenix (T-AG 172) Unloading an Army truck at Naha, Okinawa, during Exercise Quick Release at the end of January 1964. This traditional break-bulk ship lifted vehicles up of the hold and over the side with cargo booms just like any other type of cargo and had no roll-on roll-off capability. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Phoenix (T-AG 172) This broadside view is undated. She is riding high, suggesting that she is carrying a light but bulky cargo of Army vehicles. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Phoenix (T-AG 172) Underway in a photo received in Washington, D.C., in 1967. Photo No. K-42034 Source: Shipscribe |
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