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Photo # NH 104596:  USS South Bend arriving in a U.S. port, 1919

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-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --

USS South Bend (ID # 4019), 1919-1919

S.S. South Bend, an 8738 gross ton (18,680 tons displacement) freighter, was built at Chester, Pennsylvania, for the Luckenbach Steamship Company of New York. Completed in early 1919, she was taken over by the Navy, converted to a troop transport, and placed in commission in March 1919 as USS South Bend (ID # 4019). Between May and August of that year she was assigned to the Cruiser and Transport Force and brought nearly 5000 troops home from Europe. Decommissioned in early September, she was turned over to the U.S. Army and later returned to her owners. The ship had a long commercial career with the Luckenbach firm, some of it under the name J.L. Luckenbach. Sold to Panamanian interests in 1948, she was subsequently renamed San Francisco.

This page features all the views we have concerning USS South Bend (ID # 4019).


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Photo #: NH 104596

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Arriving in a U.S. port (probably New York) in 1919, with her decks crowded with troops returning from Europe.
Photographed by J.W. Allison, New York City.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2007.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 93KB; 900 x 545 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 105814

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Arriving in New York Harbor, while bringing American service personnel home from Europe, 1919.
Photographed by Jno. W. Allison, 42 West 39th Street, New York City.

Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2008.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 93KB; 900 x 550 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103665

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph of the ship in port, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 62KB; 740 x 490 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103674

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken on the ship's foredeck, looking forward from slightly to starboard of the center line, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend. The publisher was A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd St., New York City.
Note the heavy kingposts, with a Sailor on a ladder in the foreground, and the small deck houses and life boats added as part of South Bend's conversion to a troop transport. The deck house at right is marked "Latrine".

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 100KB; 740 x 515 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103666

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph showing the interior of the ship's wheel house, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 94KB; 740 x 495 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103668

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph showing the ship's surgical operating room, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.
Note the sterilizing equipment in the background.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 71KB; 740 x 485 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103669

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph showing the ship's sick bay, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 72KB; 740 x 490 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103671

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph showing the troops' galley on board the ship, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.
Note the large kettles and sheet-metal duct work.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 90KB; 740 x 490 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103667

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph showing the ship's Army officers' ward room, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.
Note the oak chairs swivel-mounted on pedestals.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 74KB; 740 x 490 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103670

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph showing a troops' mess hall on board the ship, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.
This mess hall appears to have been installed on one of the ship's 'tween decks, with a large hatch in its middle. Note the gratings fitted over the hatch, and the tables suspended from the overhead in the background.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 88KB; 740 x 490 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103672

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph showing the crew's mess hall on board the ship, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 77KB; 740 x 485 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 103673

USS South Bend
(ID # 4019)

Halftone reproduction of a photograph showing crew's quarters on board the ship, 1919.
This image was published at that time as one of ten photographs in a "Souvenir Folder" of views of and on board USS South Bend.
Note the folding pipe berths, sea bags and life jackets.

Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2006.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 94KB; 740 x 485 pixels

 


NOTES:

  • To the best of our knowledge, the pictures referenced here are all in the Public Domain, and can therefore be freely downloaded and used for any purpose.

  • Some images linked from this page bear obsolete credit lines citing the organization name: "Naval Historical Center". Effective 1 December 2008 the name should be cited as: "Naval History and Heritage Command".


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


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    Page made 15 August 2006
    New image added 11 January 2009