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Oxford (AGTR 1) 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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USS Oxford (AG 159)

Shown during commissioning on 8 July 1961 at the New York Naval Shipyard.

Photo No. NH 42928
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USS Oxford (AG 159) on 8 July 1961
USS Oxford (AG 159)

Underway on 4 January 1962.

Photo No. KN-3255
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USS Oxford (AG 159) on 4 January 1962
USS Georgetown (AG 165)

Completing conversion in late 1963 at Newport News. Jamestown also entered service with her AG number.

Photo No. BUSHIPS number unknown; NAID 6929195
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN, negatives)


USS Georgetown (AG 165) in late 1963
USS Georgetown (AG 165)

Completing conversion in late 1963 at Newport News. The small sign on her bow reads "553-S Georgetown".

Photo No. BUSHIPS number unknown; NAID 6929196
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN, negatives)


USS Georgetown (AG 165) in late 1963
USS Oxford (AGTR 1)

Underway in Hampton Roads, VA., on 3 August 1964.

Photo No. KN-11023
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USS Oxford (AGTR 1) on 4 January 1962
USS Jamestown (AGTR 3)

Photographed on 6 February 1965 in Hampton Roads, Va., by NAS Norfolk, Va.

Photo No. Unknown
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USS Jamestown (AGTR 3) on 6 February 1965
USS Jamestown (AGTR 3)

Photographed on 6 February 1965 in Hampton Roads, Va., by NAS Norfolk, Va.

Photo No. Unknown
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USS Jamestown (AGTR 3) on 6 February 1965
USS Georgetown (AGTR 2)

Forwarded to Washington in 1967 by Service Squadron Eight.

Photo No. Unknown
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USS Georgetown (AGTR 2)
USS Georgetown (AGTR 2)

Photographed on 7 June 1968 by NAS Norfolk, Va.

Photo No. Unknown
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USS Georgetown (AGTR 2) on 7 June 1968