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Zeus (T-ARC 7) 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 Zeus (T-ARC 7)

Photographed by her builder on 24 October 1983 in a sharp turn to port during sea trials.

Photo No. DN-SN-84-05436
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file) and NARA RG-330


USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7) on 24 October 1983
USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7)

Possibly photographed in the same port turn as shown above. In both images she appears to be backing down after the turn.

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


USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7) circa 24 October 1983
USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7)

Photographed by her builder on 24 October 1983 during trials.

Photo No. DN-SN-84-05433
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-330)


USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7) on 24 October 1983
USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7)

Photographed by her builder on 24 October 1983 during trials.

Photo No. DN-SN-84-05432
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-330)


USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7) on 24 October 1983
USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7)

Possibly photographed during trials circa October 1983.

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


USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7) circa October 1983
USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7)

Photographed in 1985 or before, possibly during trials.

Photo No. DN-SC-85-08575
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (L-file)


USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7) in 1985 or before
USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7)

Photographed circa 3 April 2008. The photo was processed on 17 August 2010. The ship appears to have undergone few external modifications since completion.

Photo No. (VIRIN) 100817-N-IS698-0001
Source: www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/Photo-Gallery/, also NavSource


USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7) circa 3 April 2008