This page features views of individual ships in Japanese waters during 1951-53.
For additional views of logistics and support activities
in Japan during 1951-53, see:
For broader coverage of Korean War logistics & support efforts,
see:
For a precis of our Korean War images, and links to more
comprehensive pictorial coverage of other aspects of that conflict,
see:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions. |
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Photo #: 80-G-708163 HNMS Evertsen (Netherlands destroyer, 1946-1962, formerly the British HMS Scourge of 1943) At Yokosuka, Japan, after joining the United Nations Blockading and Escort Force for Korean War duty. Photo is dated 11 January 1951. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 84KB; 740 x 590 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-439894 USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) Moored at Yokosuka, Japan, on 6 February 1951. Note: Large cranes on the shore; harbor tugs at right; and mobile crane on the flight deck of the carrier from which the photo was taken. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 105KB; 740 x 605 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-439886 USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) Moored at Sasebo, Japan, 3 January 1951, with much of her air group spotted on the flight deck. Planes seen include Douglas AD-4 "Skyraiders" of Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115), Vought F4U-4B "Corsairs" of Fighter Squadrons 113 and 114 (VF-113 & VF-114) and Grumman F9F-2 "Panthers" of Fighter Squadrons 111 and 112 (VF-111 & VF-112). Note: Destroyer tender and destroyers in the middle distance, with USS Juneau (CLAA-119) just beyond; LCM-3 landing craft tied to the carrier's stern; and barge and ship's boats alongside her starboard quarter. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 108KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-427411 HMS Unicorn (British Aircraft Maintenance Carrier, 1943) Moored in a southern Japanese port (probably Sasebo) after a tour of duty in Korean waters. Photo is dated 15 March 1951. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 83KB; 740 x 600 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-K-16282 (Color) USS New Jersey (BB-62) Steams into a Japanese port, during her second Korean War tour, circa April-May 1953. Note harbor defense nets beyond the ship. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 101KB; 740 x 600 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-437698 USS Incredible (AM-249) Flying a "Homeward Bound" pennant, probably upon her departure from Japanese waters in about July 1951. This photograph was received by the Naval Photographic Center in January 1952. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 77KB; 740 x 600 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: NH 103335 USS Sausalito (PF-4) Bow view, taken while she was drydocked while being prepared for transfer to the Republic of Korea, circa 1952. Photographed by James Edward Taylor, who was then a member of the ship's crew. Location is probably Yokosuka, Japan. Collection of James Edward Taylor. Courtesy of his wife, Mary A. Taylor, 2005. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 45KB; 490 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 103334 USS Sausalito (PF-4) Stern view, taken while she was drydocked while being prepared for transfer to the Republic of Korea, circa 1952. Photographed by James Edward Taylor, who was then a member of the ship's crew. Location is probably Yokosuka, Japan. Collection of James Edward Taylor. Courtesy of his wife, Mary A. Taylor, 2005. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 63KB; 490 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 105403 USS Sausalito (PF-4) Japanese "hard-hat" diver coming up from the bottom of the dry dock after ensuring that the ship is settling correctly on the keel blocks, circa 1952. Location is probably Yokosuka, Japan. Photographed by James Edward Taylor, who was then a member of Sausalito's crew. Collection of James Edward Taylor. Courtesy of his wife, Mary A. Taylor, 2007. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image size: 62KB; 740 x 505 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 97177 SS President Pierce "Navy Battles to Save U.S. Merchantman -- The American President Line freighter President Pierce lists precariously in Yokohama Harbor, Japan, after Navy firemen had pumped tons of water into her burning holds. Alongside the President Pierce are commercial and Navy tugs and in the background other Navy ships stand by for possible need." Photograph and caption were released by Commander Naval Forces, Far East, under date of 14 February 1953. While en route to Japan with military cargo, President Pierce caught fire when acetylene tanks exploded in one of her holds. Note fire damage to her midships superstructure. Forwardmost ship alongside President Pierce's starboard side is the U.S. Army tug LT-356. A U.S. Navy harbor tug and several small craft are also present. A Japanese Maritime Safety Agency patrol vessel is in the right distance. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands" collection at the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 80KB; 740 x 625 pixels |
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For additional views of logistics and support activities
in Japan during 1951-53, see:
For broader coverage of Korean War logistics & support efforts,
see:
For a precis of our Korean War images, and links to more
comprehensive pictorial coverage of other aspects of that conflict,
see:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions. |
Page made 27 August 2000
New image added 12 May 2008