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Williamsburg (AGC-369): 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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Motor Yacht Aras

Imaged prior to World War II by Morris Rosenfeld, a noted New York City photographer of yachts and other vessels. This photo was one of several acquired by the Bureau of Ships at around the time when the ship was taken over by the Navy.

Photo No. 19-N-24198
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


  Motor Yacht Aras, later USS Williamsburg
USS Williamsburg (PG-56)

At the New York Navy Yard on 11 October 1941 a few days after commissioning as a gunboat.
The two large guns in the tubs fore and aft are 4"/50 weapons, they were quickly replaced by 3"/50s.

Photo No. 19-N-25719
Source: U.S. National Archives (RG-19-LCM)


 
USS Williamsburg (AGP-369)

At Charleston, South Carolina, on 13 November 1945 a week after becoming the Presidential yacht and three days after being reclassified AGC. President Truman was not embarked on this initial trip.

Photo No. 80-G-701721
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


  USS Williamsburg