Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 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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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) At the Charleston Naval Shipyard, South Carolina, circa January 1966 after completing conversion. Two Destroyer Squadron 4 FRAM I destroyers including Johnston (DD 821) to the right are at the next pier with scaffolding on their masts. Photo No. NH 99782. Photo by by Captain Vitaly V. Uzoff, U.S. Army. Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) With the Corpus Christi harbor bridge astern and a tug assisting. The ship's single “J-boat” (an Army inport patrol boat) is on deck next to the crane. (photo by Bob Brandt). Photo No. None Source: wwiiafterwwii.wordpress.com/2020/11/16/uss-albemarle-usns-corpus-christi-bay/ |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) Pierside, probably at Corpus Christi before leaving for South Vietnam. The "J-boat" is on deck beside the starboard crane. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) Passing a small oil facility with two round-walled natural gas tanks in inland waters. The ubiquitous “J-boat” is on deck Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) At anchor with awnings spread. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) Anchored in Cam Ranh Bay on 12 November 1966. Note at least three Army UH-1 Hueys on her deck. . Photo No. None. Photo by SP4 Ingimar DeRidder, 69th Sig Bn. Source: laststandonzombieisland.com/tag/flying-boat/ from U.S. Army CMH files |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) This overhead view of the ship underway features the "admin pad" forward, the big periodic log HF radio antenna on the foremast, the ship's “J-boat” on deck alongside the starboard crane by the small freight elevator, and the huge hatch on the flight deck. The year 1967 is in pencil on the back. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (UA-164) |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) The aft flight deck of the USNS Corpus Christi Bay in 1968. One of two Hueys assigned to the ship is tied down. Note the two cranes. Photo No. None (Photo by Army personnel) Source: Wikimedia |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) Off Vung Tau, South Vietnam. with other vessels including a repair ship with a barracks barge alongside. Ajax (AR 6) Hector (AR 7) and Jason (AR-8) all served here at various times between 1968 and 1972. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) Probably off South Vietnam. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) Pierside at an unknown location showing the structure of the rebuilt stern that contained most of the repair shops. Photo No. None Source: Facebook, USNS Corpus Christi Bay Alliance |
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USNS Corpus Christi Bay (T-ARVH 1) Heading out of Corpus Christi with the southern approach to the harbor bridge ahead of her. If the date of 31 May 1973 handwritten on back is accurate she is probably enroute to Operation HULA HOOP 73, although the presence of the Army "J-boat" suggests the date may be earlier. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (UA-164) |
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