S.S. Standard Arrow (American tanker, 1916)
Probably photographed on builder's trials circa August 1916.
Her builder's flag is flying from the mainmast. This ship became USS Signal (IX-142) in 1944.
Photo No. NH 65062-A
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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S.S. Japan Arrow (American tanker, 1920)
Photographed in the 1920s or 1930s.
This ship became USS Chotauk (IX-188) in 1944.
Photo No. 220831
Source: The Steamship Historical Society of America (Alex Shaw)
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S.S. Java Arrow (American tanker, 1921)
Photographed on 22 April 1942 by the U.S. Coast Guard departing an American port.
This ship became USS Celtic (IX-137) in 1944.
Photo No. None
Source: Arthur D. Baker III
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S.S. Java Arrow (American tanker, 1921)
Steaming on 4 May 1942 in a convoy off Savannah, Georgia.
This ship became USS Celtic (IX-137) in 1944.
Photo No. None
Source: Arthur D. Baker III
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S.S. Java Arrow (American tanker, 1921)
Photographed on 14 July 1942 by an aircraft from the U.S. Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, New Jersey.
This ship became USS Celtic (IX-137) in 1944.
Photo No. None
Source: Arthur D. Baker III
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USS Signal (IX-142)
A rare photo of a station tanker in action: USS Signal at Ulithi in 1945 probably preparing to receive USS Oneida (APA-221) alongside for refueling.
Signal was formerly S.S. Standard Arrow.
Photo No. 80-G-408151
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-80-G
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