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Southery (AC, 1898): Photographs


These photographs were selected to show the original configuration of this class and major subsequent modifications. For more views see the former NHHC (now Hyperwar) Online Library of Selected Images and the NavSource Photo Archive.

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USS Southery (1898-1933)

At the Boston Navy Yard in 1898 soon after acquisition.

Photo No. 19-N-14283, ex 17-21-9
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-N box 9


 
USS Southery (1898-1933)

At the Norfolk Navy Yard in May 1902.
The freight lighter Alice (officially called a tug) is alongside.

Photo No. 19-N-11822
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-N box 9


 
USS Southery (1898-1933)

Shown as a prison ship at Portsmouth, N.H., circa 1908 or before.

Photo No. NH 43660
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Southery (1898-1933)

Shown as a prison ship at Portsmouth, N.H. after being housed over, probably soon after 1908.

Photo No. None
Source: Shipscribe


 
USS Southery (1898-1933)

Shown as a prison ship at Portsmouth, N.H., before 1914.
Behind her may be her "auxiliary," the former small cruiser Topeka.

Photo No. NH 86030
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Southery (1898-1933)

Shown as receiving ship at the Portsmouth, N.H., Navy Yard circa 1920.
Several "Eagle" boats are to the left. In late 1919 Eagles Nos. 13, 18, 28-29, and 34-39 were at Portsmouth.

Photo No. NH 78188
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Southery (1898-1933)

At the Boston Navy Yard after her arrival there in 1922.
The large ship behind her is probably Bridgeport (AD-10), which was decommissioned at Boston in November 1924.

Photo No. NH 57787
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command