ATA 239 (T-ATA 239) 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 ATA 240 (T-ATA 240) Photographed circa the early 1950s. Note the name "U.S.N.S. ATA-240" on the bow. Photo No. 80-G-1031922 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) and NARA (RG-80-G) |
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USNS ATA 240 (T-ATA 240) Photographed on 15 February 1955. There is no name on the bow. The "CNFE" in the negative number below probably stands for Commander, Naval Forces, Far East (COMNAVFE). Photo No. CNFE-11410-3-55 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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USNS ATA 240 (T-ATA 240) Standing by in April 1959 as USNS AKL 31 makes a pass to attach a towing line during training, probably in the Far East. The official Navy print was from the "XSC Photographic Laboratory." Photo No. XSC-30077-L-4-59 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (MSC) |
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