Palm Beach (AGER 3) 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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U.S. Army Col. Harold B. Wright (FS 220) A typical Army Design 427 Auxiliary Aircraft Repair Ship at anchor in Manila Harbor, Philippines, on 21 May 1946, in essentially its original configuration. All of these 18 modified Freight Supply Vessels (FS 204-221) were named for Army colonels, probably from the Army Air Corps. Photo No. US Army Signal Corps photo SC 255484 Source: US National Archives 111-SCA-Album 2926-072 |
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USS Palm Beach (AKL 45) The stern section of the ship probably photographed immediately after conversion to an intelligence collection ship in 1966. Photo No. BUSHIPS 175799, NAID 6929537 Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN) |
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USS Palm Beach (AKL 45) The midships section of the ship probably photographed immediately after conversion to an intelligence collection ship in 1966. Photo No. BUSHIPS 175800, NAID 6929538 Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN, negatives) |
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USS Palm Beach (AKL 45) The bow section of the ship probably photographed immediately after conversion to an intelligence collection ship in 1966. Some work is still being done on the foremast. Photo No. BUSHIPS 175801, NAID 6929539 Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN, negatives) |
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USS Palm Beach (AGER 3) After conversion to an intelligence collection ship in 1966 and reclassification to AGER 3 in 1967. Two groups of sailors, each with an officer or CPO, are lined up forward facing starboard, possibly for entering port. Photo No. USN 1126043 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) |
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USS Palm Beach (AGER 3) After conversion to an intelligence collection ship. The cargo area has been filled in with a structure that extends a few feet above deck level with its own portholes. Seven sailors are lined up on the forecastle and a probable mooring line is laid out on deck. Photo No. None Source: Shipscribe |
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USS Palm Beach (AGER 3) A view from a postcard of the intelligence collection ship underway. The fenders over the port side indicate she is expecting to either moor to a pier or come alongside another ship. Photo No. None Source: Shipscribe |
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