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

Logistics & Support Activities in Korea during 1951-1953 --
Shipboard Support Activities in Korean Waters


This page features views of 1951-53 shipboard logistics and support operations in Korea waters.

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

  • Logistics & Support Activities in Korea 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 97184

    USS Manchester (CL-83)


    Replenishing ammunition while alongside USS Mount Katmai (AE-16) in Wonsan harbor, North Korea, within sight of enemy gun batteries, circa early 1951.
    Note projectiles on deck on both ships, powder tanks stacked on Mount Katmai, and wooden planks laid on Mount Katmai's decks. It appears that projectiles are being brought on board Manchester, while empty powder tanks are being carried off of her.
    Projectiles are being hoisted into Manchester's turret number two (in lower left).
    Photo was received by the Naval Photographic Center on 3 May 1951.

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

    Online Image: 156KB; 740 x 620 pixels

     
    Photo #: 80-G-427259

    USS Paricutin (AE-18)
    , at right

    Resupplying USS Manchester (CL-83) with ammunition, in Wonsan Harbor, North Korea.
    Photograph is dated 12 March 1951.

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

    Online Image: 159KB; 740 x 615 pixels

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

     
    Photo #: NH 96904

    USS Toledo (CA-133)


    Crewmen loading ammunition from a barge in Inchon Harbor, Korea, prior to Toledo's moving into position to support United Nations ground forces, as they attempt to stop the enemy's spring offensive, circa late April 1951.
    The original photo is dated 14 April 1951, which is nearly two weeks before Toledo arrived in the combat zone to begin her second Korean War tour.
    Men in center are carrying eight-inch powder cans, while those at right have hand trucks to move the heavy main battery projectiles.

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

    Online Image: 115KB; 740 x 615 pixels

     
    Photo #: 80-G-433793

    USS Titania (AKA-13)


    In Wonsan Harbor, North Korea, circa 10-13 September 1951, seen from USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884), which is coming alongside to take on fuel.
    Photographed by AFAN E.A. McDade.

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

    Online Image: 108KB; 740 x 610 pixels

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

     
    Photo #: NH 97064

    Seige of Wonsan, 1951-1953


    USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884) takes on ammunition from USS Titania (AKA-13), off Wonsan, North Korea.
    "Supply ships like the Titania make regular rounds to the UN fleet in Korean waters, making it possible for the fighting ships to remain at sea for long periods of time." (Quoted from original caption).
    This photograph was released by Commander Naval Forces Far East under date of 25 September 1951.
    Note built-up fender hanging over Titania's side.

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

    Online Image: 96KB; 600 x 765 pixels

     

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

  • Logistics & Support Activities in Korea 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