Esselen (AT-147): 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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Steam tug Catawissa Probably shown early in her career, most of which was spent towing coal barges along the U.S. East Coast for the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad. She served as USS Esselen (AT-147, later ATO-147) in 1943-1944. Photo No. None Source: Posted on Flickr by Keyport-Kid, used with permission. |
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Steam tug Catawissa A poor quality image, probably taken at New York. She served as USS Esselen (AT-147, later ATO-147) in 1943-1944. Photo No. 8969 (Parslow Coll.) Source: The Steamship Historical Society of America, used with permission. |
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Steam tug New York This tug, originally Catawissa, was sold in 1941 and renamed New York. She served as USS Esselen (AT-147, later ATO-147) in 1943-1944. Photo No. None (Parslow Coll.) Source: The Steamship Historical Society of America, used with permission. |
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