USS Rigel AD-13 moored at San Diego. The raked masts and smokestack behind her belong to USS Buffalo AD-8. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, served as CO from 17 June 1931 to 30 September 1933. He has signed this photo.
USS Tarazed AF-13 off Boston Navy Yard, 19 May 1942. The 3"/50 guns fore and aft are all on deck, as is the 5"/51 gun on the stern.
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USS Tarazed AF-13 heads east toward Gibraltar as Commodore of convoy UGS-33 on February 13, 1944. The convoy reached the Gibraltar Strait, 2 March 1944, without incident.
USS Paramint AGC-13 under way in the East River, New York, N.Y., 15 October 1944. One day after being placed in full commission at Todd-Hoboken Yard, Hoboken, N.J.
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USS Paramint AGC-13 under way in the East River, New York, N.Y., after being placed in full commission at Todd-Hoboken Yard, Hoboken, N.J.