Armed Bow Watch in Danang Harbor Vietnam
USNS Lipan after collision in Puget Sound
In The Alaskan Aleutian Islands circa 1969
The bow Rises during moderate seas
The Bow starts to slam down into the sea
The Bow continues its downward movement
Waves crashing over the bow
Circa 1959 from Bill Barker's photos.
Circa 1959 from Bill Barker's photos.
Circa 1968 from Joe Hilpert's photos.
The traditional "Lei" is draped around the bullnose after Lipan returns from a six month Westpac cruise circa 1968. From Joe Hilpert's photos.
USNS Lipan with some serious damage to her starboard side after collision with merchant vessel in Straits of Juan De Fuca circa 1975. After collision she was grounded on Slip Point, 3 miles from Port Angeles. From Roy H. Hansen RM3, a member of the Military Detachment aboard at the time.
Circa 1952 from Don Welch's photos.
From Ben Siebels' photos.
photo taken from the gunmount