USS AUSTIN (DE-15) ship alterations

Photograph

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Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

XX.2.29

XX.2.29

Name/Title

USS AUSTIN (DE-15) ship alterations

Entry/Object ID

XX.2.29

Tags

3-inch, Depth charge, Destroyer escort, EVARTS-class, Ensign, Mast, Radar, Rigging, Stack

Description

Black and white photograph of the AUSTIN at Hunters Point Navy Yard, San Francisco, CA on November 7, 1944. AUSTIN remained here until November 17th undergoing overhaul and post availability trials, including degausing, compass and RDF calibration, trial speed runs, and structural firing of all armament. Significant light exposure.

Collection

USS Austin DE 15