USS Derickson (AGS-6)
Probably photographed on 30 May 1944 by her builder, the Ballard Marine Railway Co. of Seattle, Washington.
This ship was converted for use by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey and was not commissioned in the Navy.
Photo No. 19-N-66685
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM
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USS Littlehales (AGS-7)
Photographed circa 1945.
This may be a post-conversion photo. The ship's 3"/50 gun is missing. The small deckhouse aft was added to support hydrographic work.
Photo No. NH 51413
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Dutton (AGS-8)
Photographed in 1945.
Note the 3"/50 gun forward and the large hull number typical of ships operating in the western Pacific in 1945.
Photo No. NH 84644
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Armistead Rust (AGS-9)
Photographed circa 1945.
The original owner wrote on this print "Now we're AGS-9!", suggesting the photo was taken soon after conversion. The ship's 3"/50 gun seems to be missing.
Photo No. 19-N-94945
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM
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