Altair (AKS 32) 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 Altair (AK 257) Probably photographed during post-conversion trials as an AK in 1951. She is empty and trims up at the bow. Photo No. BUSHIPS 141244, NAID 6931547 Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN, negatives) |
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USS Antares (AK 258) Probably photographed during post-conversion trials in 1951. Photo No. BUSHIPS 141253, NAID 6931556 Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN, negatives) |
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USS Antares (AK 258) Probably photographed during post-conversion trials in 1951. Photo No. BUSHIPS 141254, NAID 6931557 Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-NN, negatives) |
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USS Altair (AK 257) Reportedly pierside at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She became an AKS in 1952. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) |
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USS Altair (AKS 32) At anchor on 20 October 1952 in Hampton Roads, Va. Photo No. USN 483337 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) |
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USS Altair (AKS 32) Underway circa 1959 or later (note the helicopter flight deck on her fantail which was added in 1959). Published in "All Hands" magazine, October 1962. Photo No. USN 1059877 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) |
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USS Antares (AKS 33) Print backstamped 11 May 1962, published in "All Hands" magazine, October 1962. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) |
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USS Antares (AKS 33) Underway on 26 March 1964 about a year before leaving service. Note that she still lacks a flight deck aft. A reefer of the Hyades (AF 28) class is in the distant upper right and a distant FRAM I destroyer is in the upper left. Photo No. USN 1105046 Source: Shipscribe |
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