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Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --

USS Toledo (CA-133), 1946-1974 --
Korean War Activities

USS Toledo conducted combat operations off the Korean peninsula in July-October 1950, April-November 1951 and September 1952 - February 1953. She took part in the Inchon Invasion in September 1950 and the Wonsan Landings the next month. Through the three years of the Korean War, Toledo's heavy gunfire was an important support for United Nations' forces ashore and made a major contribution to the constant harassment and interdiction of enemy positions and supply lines.

This page features views of USS Toledo's Korean War activities in 1950. For images of the ship's activities later in the Korean War, see USS Toledo (CA-133), Korean War Activities, 1951-53.

For additional views of and related to this ship, see USS Toledo (CA-133), 1946-1974.

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

Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

Photo #: 80-G-424598

USS Toledo (CA-133)

and
USS Juneau (CLAA-119)

Moored at Naval Operating Base, Yokosuka, Japan, following Korean War operations. Photographed during July-October 1950, possibly in late October, just before Toledo departed Yokosuka to return to the U.S. for overhaul.
Note the comparative sizes of these two cruisers.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 130KB; 740 x 610 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

 
Photo #: NH 96903

USS Toledo (CA-133)


Crewmen bring eight-inch powder charges aboard from a barge alongside, at Sasebo, Japan, circa July-October 1950, while Toledo was engaged in Korean War combat operations.
This photo was received by the Naval Photographic Center on 12 October 1950.
Note ship's after eight-inch triple gun turret trained on the starboard beam, and aircraft crane and hangar hatch cover at the stern.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

Online Image: 137KB; 585 x 765 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 96905

USS Toledo (CA-133)


Eight-inch shells and powder charges on a barge alongside the starboard quarter, as Toledo replenished her ammunition supply in Sasebo Harbor, Japan, after combat operations off Korea, circa July-October 1950. Crewmen are carrying the powder cans into position to be hoisted aboard the cruiser.
This photo was received by the Naval Photographic Center on 12 October 1950.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

Online Image: 171KB; 590 x 765 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 96980

Inchon Operation, September 1950


A Chaplain reads the Last Rites service as Lieutenant (Junior Grade) David H. Swenson is buried at sea from USS Toledo (CA-133), off Inchon, Korea. He had been killed by North Korean artillery while his ship, USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD-729) was bombarding enemy positions on Wolmi-do island, Inchon, on 13 September 1950.
Lyman K. Swenson is in the background, with her crew at quarters on deck.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands" collection at the Naval Historical Center.

Online Image: 101KB; 740 x 625 pixels

 
Photo #: 80-G-420011

USS Toledo (CA-133)


Crew of one of the ship's 40mm quad gun mounts stands ready during the Inchon Invasion, circa 15 September 1950.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Online Image: 88KB; 740 x 615 pixels

Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

 
Photo #: NH 96989

USS Toledo (CA-133)


Three Hospital Corpsmen relax on board Toledo during a lull in the Inchon Invasion action, circa 15 September 1950.
These men are (from left to right): Bob Hays, Jack R. Allen and Stephen J. Lazorchak.
Note: Life vests, white helmet with red cross, and red cross armbands.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands" collection at the Naval Historical Center.

Online Image: 110KB; 740 x 625 pixels

 

This page features views of USS Toledo's Korean War activities in 1950. For images of the ship's activities later in the Korean War, see USS Toledo (CA-133), Korean War Activities, 1951-53.

For additional views of and related to this ship, see USS Toledo (CA-133), 1946-1974.

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


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New image added and page divided 11 October 1999
Picture caption corrected 6 February 2001