Alcor (AR-10) Class: Photographs
| These photographs were selected to show the original configuration of this class and major subsequent modifications. For more views see the former NHHC (now Hyperwar) Online Library of Selected Images and the NavSource Photo Archive. |
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S.S. Dixie Photographed by her builder around the time of her entry into service with the Morgan Line in January 1928. This photo was attached to the inspection report by the Joint Merchant Vessel Board dated 15 August 1928 that assigned the identification number 4794 to the ship. Photo No. None Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19, General Correspondence 1925-40, file QS1-(4794), box 3870 |
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USS Alcor (AG-34) Being assisted by Baltimore harbor tugs, probably after completing conversion at the Bethlehem Steel Key Highway yard. Her four 3"/23 guns, visible fore and aft, were installed at the end of September 1941. They were replaced by 3"/50 guns in August 1942. Note what appears to be a tower for searchlights aft of the bridge. Photo No. 19-N-25597 Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM |
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USS Alcor (AD-34) Near the Norfolk Navy Yard on 5 January 1945 after being refitted for duty in the Pacific. The searchlight tower aft of the bridge has grown into a tall lattice radar mast. Photo No. 19-N-96577 Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM |
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USS Alcor (AD-34) Near the Norfolk Navy Yard on 5 January 1945 after being refitted for duty in the Pacific. Her 5"/51 gun on the stern has been replaced with a 40mm twin mount. Photo No. 19-N-96578 Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM |
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USS Alcor (AD-34) Tending destroyers at Pearl Harbor in early 1945. Photo No. NH 76374 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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