S.S. Seeandbee
Shown during her long service as a passenger steamer on Lake Erie before conversion to USS Wolverine (IX-64).
Photo No. None
Source: Navsource
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S.S. Seeandbee
Under conversion to USS Wolverine (IX-64) at Buffalo, New York, in early 1942.
The massive wooden superstructure has been removed, and all that is left about forecastle deck level is four boiler uptakes, a structure over the engine room, and the paddle boxes.
Photo No. NH 81057
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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S.S. Seeandbee
Under conversion to USS Wolverine (IX-64) at Buffalo, New York, on 12 June 1942.
The flight deck is being fitted with the ship afloat and barges in use as work platforms.
Photo No. NH 81058
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Wolverine (IX-64)
Photographed by the Buffalo, N.Y., Police Department in 1942.
Photo No. 80-G-14907
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-80-G
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USS Wolverine (IX-64)
Photographed by the Buffalo, N.Y., Police Department in 1942.
Photo No. 80-G-14909
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-80-G
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USS Wolverine (IX-64)
Shown on 22 August 1942 soon after her commissioning at Chicago, Ill.
The two training aircraft carriers were based at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.
Photo No. NH 43515
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Wolverine (IX-64)
Probably photographed soon after completion.
Photo No. NH 45092
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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