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Victoria (AO-46): 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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SS George G. Henry

In San Francisco Bay on the morning of her trial trip, 3 June 1917.

Photo No. NH 65594-A
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Victoria (AO-46)

From a photocopy of an original print that has not been located. This is one of a series of photos that may have been taken upon completion of conversion of the ship in Australia in late 1942, although later dates are possible. The armament visible here is 2-3"/50 and 8-20mm guns.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (Ships Histories files)


 
USS Victoria (AO-46)

From a photocopy of an original print that has not been located. This is one of a series of photos that may have been taken upon completion of conversion of the ship in Australia in late 1942, although later dates are possible. The armament visible here is 2-3"/50 and 8-20mm guns.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (Ships Histories files)


 
USS Victoria (AO-46)

At anchor off Biak Island on 28 May 1944 supporting ships that were covering troop landings there.
To port is an Australian or British County class heavy cruiser.

Photo No. 80-G-254671
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-80-G


 
USS Victoria (AO-46)

This mimeographed sketch was drawn by a member of the ship's crew for the history that the ship submitted in November 1945 relating all its wartime activities since April 1941.

Photo No. None
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (Ships Histories files)