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Photo # NH 104183: A soldier caring for dogs on USNS General William O. Darby circa the 1950s.

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USNS General William O. Darby (T-AP-127) --
People and Activities


This page features views of people and activities on board USNS General William O. Darby.

For other images concerning this ship, see:

  • USS Admiral W. S. Sims (AP-127), 1945-2005, later USAT Admiral W. S. Sims, USAT General William O. Darby, USNS General William O. Darby (T-AP-127), USS AP-127, and USS IX-510.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

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    Photo #: NH 104182

    USNS General William O. Darby
    (T-AP-127)

    A diver preparing to work underwater aft in the vicinity of the ship's two propellers.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph,
    from the Military Sealift Command collection.

    Online Image: 60KB; 590 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 104183

    USNS General William O. Darby
    (T-AP-127)

    A soldier from the U. S. Army's 3rd Armored Division exercising dogs on the ship's weather deck circa the mid-1950s. Note the heavy wooden dog kennels.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph,
    from the Military Sealift Command collection.

    Online Image: 76KB; 590 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 104184

    USNS General William O. Darby
    (T-AP-127)

    A young visitor in the ship's radio room circa the 1950s. She is "tuning" a transmitter.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph,
    from the Military Sealift Command collection.

    Online Image: 72KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 104185

    USNS General William O. Darby
    (T-AP-127)

    Soldiers settling into a troop compartment for a seven day voyage to Germany for duty.
    The ship had just been redecorated to improve comfort for military personnel and their families traveling to Germany. Enhancements in the troop compartment included new foam rubber mattresses, semi-recessed flourescent lighting, greater space, and new lockers for valuables. This refurbishment probably occurred in the mid or late 1950s.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph,
    from the Military Sealift Command collection.

    Online Image: 67KB; 740 x 615 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 104186

    USNS General William O. Darby
    (T-AP-127)

    Soldiers lunching in the ship's troop mess hall.
    The ship had just been redecorated to improve comfort for military personnel and their families traveling to Germany. Enhancements in the mess hall included new recessed flourescent lighting and a new paint job. This refurbishment probably occurred in the mid or late 1950s.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph,
    from the Military Sealift Command collection.

    Online Image: 65KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 104187

    USNS General William O. Darby
    (T-AP-127)

    Members of the German Bundeswehr Reserve of Bremerhaven visiting the ship on 18 April 1964.
    The German reservists are enjoying refreshements on board ship, probably in the wardroom, upon completion of a MSTS movie, a lecture, and a tour of the ship. Bremerhaven was the ship's principal port of call in Germany.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph,
    from the Military Sealift Command collection.

    Online Image: 61KB; 740 x 505 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 104188

    USNS General William O. Darby
    (T-AP-127)

    Girl Scouts from New York City posing on the ship's starboard bridge wing during a visit on Armed Forces Day, 1965.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph,
    from the Military Sealift Command collection.

    Online Image: 80KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     

    For other images concerning this ship, see:

  • USS Admiral W. S. Sims (AP-127), 1945-2005, later USAT Admiral W. S. Sims, USAT General William O. Darby, USNS General William O. Darby (T-AP-127), USS AP-127, and USS IX-510.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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