USS ACREE (DE-167) in the Philadelphia Reserve Fleet

Photograph

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Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

2006.55.1

2006.55.1

Name/Title

USS ACREE (DE-167) in the Philadelphia Reserve Fleet

Entry/Object ID

2006.55.1

Tags

20mm, 3-inch, 40mm, CANNON-class, Depth charge, Destroyer escort, Hedgehog, MK. 51, Stack, Reserve fleet, Ted Stone

Description

USS ACREE (DE-167) is seen in the Philadelphia Reserve Fleet on August 16, 1973 awaiting scrapping after having been sold at auction to the Boston Metals Co., of Baltimore, Maryland. USS EVERGLADES (AD-24) sits inboard. Handwritten inscription in ink on original negative envelope reads: "ACREE DE 167 // dup // Philadelphia Reserve Fleet // Everglades (in rear) // 8/16/73." Ink stamp read: "TED STONE // PHOTOGRAPHY."

Collection

USS Acree DE 167, Ted Stone