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Redbud (AKL 398) 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 Redbud (AKL 398)

Photographed by the Long Beach Naval Shipyard on 2 August 1949.

Photo No. 19-N-134275 (also BUSHIPS #)
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398) on 2 August 1949
USS Redbud (AKL 398)

Photographed by the Long Beach Naval Shipyard on 2 August 1949.

Photo No. 19-N-134277
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398) on 2 August 1949
USS Redbud (AKL 398)

Photographed by the Long Beach Naval Shipyard on 2 August 1949.

Photo No. 19-N-134278
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398) on 2 August 1949
USS Redbud (AKL 398)

Off Point Loma, Calif., on 4 August 1949.

Photo No. 19-N-134284 (est.)
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398) on 4 August 1949
USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398)

Under MSTS operation, date and location unknown.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC)


USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398)
USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398)

Under MSTS operation with a small landing craft like the one below on deck forward, date and location unknown.

Photo No. USN 1031932
Source: NHHC (MSC) and NARA (RG-80-G)


USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398)
USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398)

Enroute to Sondrestrom Air Force Base on 7 June 1961 escorted by USS Atka (AGB 3).

Photo No. USN 1055482
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file)


USNS Redbud (T-AKL 398) on 7 June 1961