This page features selected images of USS Canberra's activities during 1956-1966, views taken on board during those years and miscellaneous images related to the ship.
For other images related to this ship, see:
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Photo #: NH 98398 USS Canberra (CAG-2) Fires a "Terrier" guided missile during a training exercise in the Atlantic, February 1957. The photograph was released on 15 March 1957. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 108KB; 740 x 610 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 68553 President Dwight D. Eisenhower (wearing ball cap) Uses binoculars to observe operations, while on board USS Canberra (CAG-2) en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957. The cruiser's two SPQ-5 guided missile guidance radars are visible in the center and left-center, with "Terrier" missiles on their launchers further aft. Note that the President's sports shirt is decorated with elephant figures. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 615 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 68551 President Dwight D. Eisenhower (left, front) Tours the galley on board USS Canberra (CAG-2), while en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 113KB; 740 x 610 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 68555 President Dwight D. Eisenhower Practicing his golf game, while on board USS Canberra (CAG-2) en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957. The driving target and protective netting has been rigged on the main deck, just to starboard of the ship's Number Two eight-inch gun turret. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 102KB; 740 x 610 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 98399 USS Canberra (CAG-2) Steams past a line of foreign warships, while serving as reviewing ship during the International Naval Review in Hampton Roads, Virginia, 12 June 1957. She is followed by USS Boston (CAG-1) and USS Northampton (CLC-1). Taken by Photographer's Mate First Class Castiglia, of Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 80KB; 740 x 620 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 98288 USS Boston (CAG-1) (right) and USS Canberra (CAG-2) Nested together at Pier 5, Norfolk Naval Base, during change of command ceremonies in which Rear Admiral Charles B. Martell relieved Rear Admiral Charles L. Melson as Commander Cruiser Division FOUR. This photograph accompanied a Commander Cruiser Force, Atlantic Fleet, press release dated 14 April 1958. Note the different guided missile guidance radars fitted to these "sister" ships, with Boston having a pair of Mark 25 Mod 7 types, while Canberra has two of the later, and larger, SPQ-5 types. USS Intrepid (CVA-11) is on the other side of the pier. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 171KB; 740 x 610 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 98289 USS Boston (CAG-1) (left) and USS Canberra (CAG-2) Steam alongside each other, as they practice high-line operations for the transfer of the World War II Unknown Soldier, 22 April 1958. Photographed by Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 149KB; 740 x 605 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 54117 Unknown Servicemen of World War II and the Korean War Crewmen of USS Boston (CAG-1) render honors as the first casket is transferred to USS Canberra (CAG-2), prior to ceremonies on board Canberra to select the Unknown Serviceman of World War II. Two more caskets are still on board Boston, visible just aft of the starboard whaleboat davits. The ceremonies took place off the Virginia Capes on 26 May 1958. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 122KB; 740 x 615 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 54118 Unknown Servicemen of World War II and the Korean War Hospitalman William R. Charette, who recieved the Medal of Honor for Korean War heroism, selects the Unknown Serviceman of World War II, during ceremonies on board USS Canberra (CAG-2) off the Virginia Capes on 26 May 1958. The other World War II Unknown Serviceman candidate's casket is at left, with the Unknown Serviceman of the Korean War in the middle. After completion of the selection ceremonies, the World War II and Korean War Unknown Servicemen were carried to Washington, D.C., for burial at Arlington Cemetary. The other World War II Unknown was buried at sea. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. Online Image: 119KB; 740 x 615 pixels |
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Photo #: KN-8743 USS Canberra (CAG-2) Fires a "Terrier" guided missile during First Fleet demonstrations for Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze, off the U.S. West Coast in December 1963. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 48KB; 740 x 490 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. Though reproductions of this photo from the Naval Historical Center's collections are available in black & white only, those from the National Archives should be available in color. |
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Photo #: NH 69548-KN (Color) USS Canberra (CAG-2) Jacket patch of an insignia used in 1958. Courtesy of Captain G.F. Swainson, USN, 1970. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 103KB; 650 x 675 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 86172-KN (Color) Insignia: USS Canberra (CAG-2) Embroidered emblem received from the ship in 1970. Its design is based on an insignia used by HMS Canberra. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 119KB; 585 x 675 pixels |
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For other images related to this ship, see:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions." |
Page made 16 March 2003