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The official party for the christening ceremony of United States Naval Ship (USNS), Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1), pause for a photograph at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO).

The official party for the christening ceremony of United States Naval...

San Diego, Calif., (May. 21, 2005) The official party for the christening ceremony of United States Naval Ship (USNS), Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1), pause for a photograph at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co... More

A United States tanker torpedoed by an Axis submarine. Despite a raging fire which sent columns of black, oily smoke billowing into the sky, crew members were able to bring the flames under control and the tanker was towed to port by a United States Naval ship. The tanker is now in an east coast ship yard being repaired and soon will be back in active service aiding the nation against its enemies

A United States tanker torpedoed by an Axis submarine. Despite a ragin...

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A United States tanker torpedoed by an Axis submarine. Despite a raging fire which sent columns of black, oily smoke billowing into the sky, crew members were able to bring the flames under control and the tanker was towed to port by a United States Naval ship. The tanker is now in an east coast ship yard being repaired and soon will be back in active service aiding the nation against its enemies

A United States tanker torpedoed by an Axis submarine. Despite a ragin...

Image source: U.S. Navy, Office of Public Relations, Washington. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division... More

Mr. Bruce Gagne (left) and Ms. Amy K. Hunt (operating computer) brief foreign service dignitaries on the layout and load capacity for the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296). Mr. Gagne and Ms. Hunt are Systems Analysts for Stanley Associates of Alexandria, Virginia, which designed and implemented a revolutionary cargo locating and tracking system for large ships. USNS Gordon is docked at Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, South Carolina, and is being loaded for the first time since being delivered to the United States Navy on August 23, 1996. USNS Gordon is a former commercial tanker and underwent conversion to United States Navy Military Sealift Comnd specifications to...

Mr. Bruce Gagne (left) and Ms. Amy K. Hunt (operating computer) brief ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Mr. Bruce Gagne (left) and Ms. Amy K. Hunt (operating computer) brief foreign service dignitaries on the layout and load capacit... More

United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon arrives at Charleston Naval Weapon Station being pulled into dock by three tugboats. Its purpose here in Charleston is to upload vehicles and equipment. This ship is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR. It is more than 300 yards long and has a storage capacity of more than 300,000 square feet. The Army Preposition Afloat Program strategy allows Army Forces Command units and soldiers to rapidly deploy, fully equipped, worldwide in support of any contingency or humanitarian effort. USNS Gordon is the second of five ships to undergo conversion to an LMSR. The ship is named in honor of MASTER...

United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon arrives at Charleston Naval Wea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon arrives at Charleston Naval Weapon Station being pulled into dock by three tugboats. Its ... More

The United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296) arrives at Charleston Naval Weapon Station being pulled into dock by three tugboats. Its purpose here in Charleston is to upload vehicles and equipment. This ship is one of Military Sealift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR. It is more than 300 yards long and has a storage capacity of more than 300,000 square feet. The Army Preposition Afloat Program strategy allows Army Forces Command units and soldiers to rapidly deploy, fully equipped, worldwide in support of any contingency or humanitarian effort. USNS Gordon is the second of five ships to undergo conversion to an LMSR. The ship is named in...

The United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296) arrives at Char...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296) arrives at Charleston Naval Weapon Station being pulled into dock by thre... More

United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon arrives at Charleston Naval Weapon Station being pulled into dock by three tugboats. It's purpose here in Charleston is to upload vehicles and equipment. This ship is one of Military alift Command's nineteen Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR. It is more than 300 yards long and has a storage capacity of more than 300,000 square feet. The Army Preposition Afloat Program strategy allows Army Forces Command units and soldiers to rapidly deploy, fully equipped, worldwide in support of any contingency or humanitarian effort. USNS Gordon is the second of five ships to undergo conversion to an LMSR. The ship is named in honor of MASTER...

United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon arrives at Charleston Naval Wea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon arrives at Charleston Naval Weapon Station being pulled into dock by three tugboats. It's... More

A dockworker ties down a piece of equipment in the lower hold of United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon. The USNS Gordon is docked at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, South Carolina and is being loaded with heavy United States Army equipment. This is the first time that USNS Gordon will be loaded with an actual military load since being converted from a civilian cargo ship. USNS Gordon (T-AKR 296) is one of 19 Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR, which will be built or converted to Military Sealift Command standards by the year 2001 to offset the shortage of available ships used to transport outsized military equipment. The ship can carry an entire US Army Armor Task...

A dockworker ties down a piece of equipment in the lower hold of Unite...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A dockworker ties down a piece of equipment in the lower hold of United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon. The USNS Gordon is dock... More

The large modular ramp of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296) is in final position at the dock of Naval Weapons Station Charleston, South Carolina, and ready to accept the heavy United States Army equipment that will be loaded aboard. This is the first time that USNS Gordon will be loaded with an actual military load since being converted from a civilian cargo ship. USNS Gordon is one of 19 Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR, which will be built or converted to Military Sealift Command standards by the year 2001 to offset the shortage of available ships used to transport outsized military equipment. The ship can carry an entire US Army Armor Task...

The large modular ramp of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The large modular ramp of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296) is in final position at the dock of Naval Weapo... More

The modular ramp for the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296) is lowered into place on the starboard side of the ship. USNS Gordon is docked at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, South Carolina, to onload heavy United States Army equipment. This modular ramp allows both wheeled and tracked equipment to be driven on/off the ship, reducing the time that the ship is docked. The ship is named in honor of MASTER Sergeant Gary I. Gordon, US Army, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1994 for his gallantry in action in Mogadishu, Somalia

The modular ramp for the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Weapons Station Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Gregory L. Davis, ... More

Two United States Army Logistic Specialists discuss where to place the next piece of equipment during the loading of United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon. This is the first time that USNS Gordon will be loaded with an actual military cargo since being converted from a civilian cargo ship. USNS Gordon (T-AKR 296) is one of 19 Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR, which will be built or converted to Military Sealift Command standards by the year 2001 to offset the shortage of available ships used to transport outsized military equipment. The ship can carry an entire US Army Armor Task Force, including up to 58 tanks, 48 her tracked vehicles and more than 900 trucks and...

Two United States Army Logistic Specialists discuss where to place the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two United States Army Logistic Specialists discuss where to place the next piece of equipment during the loading of United Stat... More

Vice Admiral Phil Quast, Military Sealift Cammander, is briefed prior to boarding the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296) to observe the loading of United States Army combat equipment. USNS Gordon is one of 19 Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships, or LMSR, which will be built or converted at United States shipyards by the year 2001

Vice Admiral Phil Quast, Military Sealift Cammander, is briefed prior ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: USN Unique Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Gr... More

A United States Army Forklift is backed down a ramp between cargo decks of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296). USNS Gordon is the first United States Navy (USN) Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR, cargo vessel. USNS Gordon is a former commercial tanker and underwent conversion to United States Navy Military Sealift Command specifications to make it ideal for the loading, transport and unloading of United States Army and United States Marine Corps combat equipment. The ship can carry an entire US Army Armor Task Force, including up to 58 tanks, 48 other tracked vehicles and more than 900 trucks and other wheeled vehicles. It is more than 300 yards...

A United States Army Forklift is backed down a ramp between cargo deck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A United States Army Forklift is backed down a ramp between cargo decks of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296... More

A M35A2 2 1/2-ton cargo truck pulls a support vehicle up the starboard loading ramp of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon. USNS Gordon is the first United States Navy (USN) Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR, cargo vessel. USNS Gordon is a former commercial tanker and underwent conversion to United States Navy Military Sealift Command specifications to make it ideal for the loading, transport and unloading of United States Army and United States Marine Corps combat equipment. It is more than 300 yards long and has a storage capacity of more than 300,000 square feet. The ship is named in honor of MASTER Sergeant Gary I. Gordon, US Army, who was posthumously...

A M35A2 2 1/2-ton cargo truck pulls a support vehicle up the starboard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A M35A2 2 1/2-ton cargo truck pulls a support vehicle up the starboard loading ramp of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordo... More

United States Army vehicles, supprt equipment and carg cntainers lcated in the stckyard next t the Wharf Alpha at Naval Weapns Statin, Charlestn, Suth Carlina. This equipment is being laded nt the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Grdn (T-AKR 296), the first United States Navy (USN) Large, Medium-Speed, Rll-n/Rll-ff Ships, r LMSR, carg vessel. USNS Grdn is a frmer cmmercial tanker and underwent cnversin t United States Navy Military Sealift Cmmand specificatins t make it ideal fr the lading, transprt and unlading f United States Army and United States Marine Crps cmbat equipment. The ship will set sail fr its maiden peratinal vyage upn cmpletin...

United States Army vehicles, supprt equipment and carg cntainers lcate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army vehicles, support equipment and cargo containers located in the stockyard next to the Wharf Alpha at Naval We... More

General (GEN) Johnnie E. Wilson, Commanding General United States Army Material Command, talks with other high ranking members of the United States Army after touring the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296). GEN Wilson watched as equipment was loaded onto the ship in preparation for its maiden voyage. (USNS) Gordon is the first United States Navy (USN) Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off Ships, or LMSR, cargo vessel. USNS Gordon is a former commercial tanker and underwent conversion to United States Navy Military Sealift Command specifications to make it ideal for the loading, transport and unloading of United States Army and United States Marine Corps combat equipment....

General (GEN) Johnnie E. Wilson, Commanding General United States Army...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: General (GEN) Johnnie E. Wilson, Commanding General United States Army Material Command, talks with other high ranking members o... More

An M35A2 2 1/2-on cargo ruck drives up he sarboard loading ramp of he Unied Saes Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296). USNS Gordon is he firs Unied Saes Navy (USN) Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships, or LMSR, cargo vessel. USNS Gordon is a former commercial anker and underwen conversion o Unied Saes Navy Miliary Sealif Command specificaions o make i ideal for he loading, ranspor and unloading of Unied Saes Army and Unied Saes Marine Corps comba equipmen. Upon compleion of he loading, USNS Gordon will se sail for is maiden operaional voyage. The ship was named in honor of Maser Sergean Gary I. Gordon, US Army, who was poshumously awarded...

An M35A2 2 1/2-on cargo ruck drives up he sarboard loading ramp of he ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An M35A2 2 1/2-ton cargo truck drives up the starboard loading ramp of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296). U... More

A cargo container is moved into position for strapdown on the top deck of United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon. USNS Gordon is the first United States Navy (USN) Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships, or LMSR, cargo vessel. The USNS Gordon is assigned to the Military Sealift Command and is being loaded at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, South Carolina. USNS Gordon is a former commercial container vessel that recently underwent conversion to USN Military Sealift Command specifications to make it ideal for the loading, transport and unloading of United States Army and United States Marine Corps combat equipment. Upon completion of the loading, USNS Gordon will set sail for its...

A cargo container is moved into position for strapdown on the top deck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A cargo container is moved into position for strapdown on the top deck of United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon. USNS Gordon is... More

A multi-purpose tractor pulls a United States Army (USA) tanker trailer through the stockyard next to United States Naval Ship (S) Gordon, in the background. S Gordon is the first United States Navy () Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships, or LMSR, cargo vessel. The S Gordon is assigned to the Military Sealift Command and is being loaded at Naval Weapons Station Charleston, SC. S Gordon is a former commercial container vessel that recently underwent conversion to Military Sealift Command specifications to make it ideal for the loading, transport and unloading of United States Army and United States Marine Corps combat equipment. Upon completion of the loading,...

A multi-purpose tractor pulls a United States Army (USA) tanker traile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A multi-purpose tractor pulls a United States Army (USA) tanker trailer through the stockyard next to United States Naval Ship (... More

Parked within inches of each other, United States Army (USA) heavy equipment fills one of the expansive decks of the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Gordon (T-AKR 296). USNS Gordon is being loaded at Naval Weapons Station Charleston its maiden operational voyage. The ship is capable of carrying an entire USA Armor Task Force, including 58 tanks, 48 other tracked vehicles and over 900 trucks and other wheeled vehicles. USNS Gordon, Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships, or LMSR, cargo vessel, is the second of five ships to undergo conversion to Military Sealift Command/United States Transportation Command standards to significantly expand the United States' sealift capability...

Parked within inches of each other, United States Army (USA) heavy equ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Parked within inches of each other, United States Army (USA) heavy equipment fills one of the expansive decks of the United Stat... More

A crane from the United States Naval Ship 1ST LIEUTENANT JACK LUMMUS (AK 3011) lifts a barge into the Gladstone Port in Queensland, Australia for training during exercise Crocodile '99

A crane from the United States Naval Ship 1ST LIEUTENANT JACK LUMMUS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Gladstone Port State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D. Ingersoll... More

A Marine directs the off loading of a United States Marine Corps M923A1 5 ton Tactical Vehicle from United States Naval Ship 1ST LIEUTENANT JACK LUMMUS (AK 3011). The equipment was transported to Gladstone Port in Queensland, Australia for use during exercise Crocodile '99

A Marine directs the off loading of a United States Marine Corps M923A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Gladstone Port State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D. Ingersoll... More

A Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) departs United States Naval Ship 1ST LIEUTENANT JACK LUMMUS (AK 3011) from the Gladstone Port in Queensland, Australia for use during exercise Crocodile '99

A Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) departs United States Naval Ship 1ST ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Gladstone Port State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D. Ingersoll... More