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Sea Cloud (IX-99): 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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Yacht Sea Cloud

Probably shown during the 1930s.
Note the four masted barque rig and the superstructure forward with a smokestack for her sizeable steam auxiliary propulsion plant.

Photo No. None
Source: Navsource


 
USCGC Sea Cloud

Near the Boston Navy Yard on 22 October 1942.
She retains her original superstructure and smokestack but kept only the lower part of the second of her four masts.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Coast Guard (uscg.mil.history)


 
USCGC Sea Cloud

Probably shown near the Boston Navy Yard on 22 October 1942.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Coast Guard (uscg.mil.history)


 
USS Sea Cloud (IX-99)

At a pier, probably on the U.S. East Coast, with a coal pier in the background while being operated by the Coast Guard as a weather ship. Note the Navy hull number on the bow.

Photo No. None
Source: Shipscribe


 
USS Sea Cloud (IX-99)

At Argentia, Newfoundland, in July 1944.
Note the Navy hull number on the bow and the weather balloon hangar and depth charge racks on the fantail.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Coast Guard (uscg.mil.history)


 
Yacht Sea Cloud

Off Porquerolles Harbor, France, on 10 September 2007.
The ship has been beautifully restored and, except for some modern safety and navigational equipment, very closely resembles her original appearance.

Photo No. None
Source: Wikipedia, donated by photographer