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Silas Bent (T-AGS 26) 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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USNS Silas Bent (T-AGS 26)

Probably enroute to or from builder's trials circa June 1965.

Photo No. BUSHIPS unknown, NAID 6930972
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN, negatives)
USNS Silas Bent (T-AGS 26) circa June 1965
USNS Silas Bent (T-AGS 26)

Photographed during trials on 7 July 1965 by her builder, the American Ship Bldg. Co. of Lorain, Ohio.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file)
USNS Silas Bent (T-AGS 26) on 7 July 1965
USNS Silas Bent (T-AGS 26)

Probably photographed at Pearl Harbor.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (UA-283)
USNS Silas Bent (T-AGS 26)
USNS Silas Bent (T-AGS 26)

At Pearl Harbor on 16 February 1967.

Photo No. KN-14675
Source: Shipscribe
USNS Silas Bent (T-AGS 26) on 16 February 1967
USNS Kane (T-AGS 27)

Probably photographed early in her career.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (UA-283)
USNS Kane (T-AGS 27)
USNS Kane (T-AGS 27)

Probably photographed early in her career.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC)
USNS Kane (T-AGS 27)
USNS Wilkes (T-AGS 33)

Underway on 6 May 1971 in Lake Huron off Bay City, Michigan.

Photo No. USN 1148562
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC)
USNS Wilkes (T-AGS 33) on 6 May 1971
USNS Wyman (T-AGS 34)

Underway on 11 September 1971 off Saginaw, Michigan, during trials.

Photo No. USN 1149530 (?)
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file and MSC)
USNS Wyman (T-AGS 34) on 11 September 1971
USNS Wyman (T-AGS 34)

Probably photographed during trials circa September 1971.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file)
USNS Wyman (T-AGS 34) circa September 1971
USNS Kane (T-AGS 27)

At sea in April 1984.

Photo No. DN-SC-85-08559
Source: NavSource and NARA (RG-330)
USNS Kane (T-AGS 27) in April 1984
USNS Wilkes (T-AGS 33)

Passing a navigation buoy on 10 September 1990.

Photo No. DN-ST-90-11508
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-330)
USNS Wilkes (T-AGS 33) on 10 September 1990