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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- EVENTS -- The Korean War, 1950-1953 --

Logistics & Support Activities in Japan during 1951-1953 --
Ships in Japanese Waters -- Groups of Ships


This page features views of groups of ships in Japanese waters in 1951-53.

For additional views of logistics and support activities in Japan during 1951-53, see:

  • Logistics & Support Activities in Japan during 1951-1953.


    For broader coverage of Korean War logistics & support efforts, see:

  • Korean War Logistics & Support, 1950-1953.

    For a precis of our Korean War images, and links to more comprehensive pictorial coverage of other aspects of that conflict, see:

  • The Korean War, June 1950 - July 1953 -- Introductory Overview and Special Image Selection.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 90625

    British Commonwealth Destroyers


    Moored off Yokosuka, Japan, after returning from combat patrols in Korean Waters. Photo is dated 26 January 1951.
    The ships are (from left to right):
    HMAS Warramunga (Australian Destroyer, 1942);
    HMAS Charity (British Destroyer, 1945) and
    HMAS Bataan (Australian Destroyer, 1945).

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 97KB; 740 x 620 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 97046

    Destroyers of British Commonwealth Navies


    Tied to a mooring bouy at a southern Japanese port (presumably Sasebo), after "an extended period of operations in Korean waters", circa May 1951.
    The ships are (from left):
    HMAS Warramunga (Australian Destroyer, 1942);
    HMCS Nootka (Canadian Destroyer, 1946) and
    HMC Cockade (British Destroyer, 1945).
    All three are assigned to the United Nations Blockading and Escort Force, commanded Rear Admiral Allan E. Smith, USN.
    This photograph was released by Commander, Naval Forces Far East on 19 May 1951.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands" collection at the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 156KB; 740 x 615 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 97102

    USS Glendale (PF-36)
    and
    USS Gallup (PF-47)

    Fly the flags of Thailand, during transfer ceremonies at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, 29 October 1951.
    Both ships are still wearing their U.S. Navy numbers. Glendale became the Thai Navy ship Tachin. Gallup became the Thai Navy ship Prasae.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands" collection at the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 79KB; 740 x 620 pixels

     
    Photo #: 80-G-632291

    USS Laertes (AR-20)


    At Sasebo, Japan, with nine minesweepers and a harbor tug alongside. Original photo is dated 8 October 1952.
    Ships nested to left of Laertes are (from left):
    USS Impeccable (AM-320);
    USS Gladiator (AM-319);
    USS Shoveler (AM-382);
    USS Defense (AM-317) and
    USS Devastator (AM-318).
    Those nested to right are (from left):
    USS Condor (AMS-5);
    USS Kite (AMS-22);
    USS Curlew (AMS-8);
    USS Chatterer (AMS-40) and
    Wallacut (YTB-420).

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 68KB; 740 x 605 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-478507

    USS Ajax (AR-6)


    Tending destroyers and patrol vessels at Sasebo, Japan.
    Photo is dated 14 December 1952.
    Ships nested along her port side include (left to right):
    USS The Sullivans (DD-537);
    USS McGowan (DD-678);
    USS Lewis Hancock (DD-675) and
    Korean frigate Imchin (# 66, ex USS Sausalito, PF-4)

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 120KB; 740 x 625 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-478506

    USS Ajax (AR-6)


    Tending destroyers and patrol vessels at Sasebo, Japan.
    Photo is dated 14 December 1952.
    Ships nested along her port side include (left to right):
    USS The Sullivans (DD-537);
    USS McGowan (DD-678);
    USS Lewis Hancock (DD-675) and
    Korean frigate Imchin (# 66, ex USS Sausalito, PF-4)
    Nest of five minesweepers in the left distance includes:
    USS Heron (AMS-18);
    USS Curlew (AMS-8);
    USS Mockingbird (AMS-27);
    USS Gull (AMS-16) and
    USS Chatterer (AMS-40)

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 115KB; 740 x 605 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: NH 68589

    USS LST-735
    (at right)

    Serving as "mother ship" for seven minesweepers, probably in a Japanese port, circa 1952-54.
    Ships nested alongside are (from left):
    USS Gull (AMS-16);
    USS Firecrest (AMS-10);
    USS Condor (AMS-5);
    USS Merganser (AMS-26);
    USS Osprey (AMS-28);
    USS Competent (AM-316) and
    USS Chief (AM-315).

    Courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute, James C. Fahey Collection.

    Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 83KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     

    For additional views of logistics and support activities in Japan during 1951-53, see:

  • Logistics & Support Activities in Japan during 1951-1953.


    For broader coverage of Korean War logistics & support efforts, see:

  • Korean War Logistics & Support, 1950-1953.

    For a precis of our Korean War images, and links to more comprehensive pictorial coverage of other aspects of that conflict, see:

  • The Korean War, June 1950 - July 1953 -- Introductory Overview and Special Image Selection.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.


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    27 August 2000