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Dobbin (AD-3) Class: 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 Whitney (AD-4)

On a preliminary trial run near the Boston Navy Yard on 7 October 1924.

Photo No. Unknown
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM


 
USS Dobbin (AD-3)

Near the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 18 October 1924.

Photo No. 9964
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-N, Box 20


 
USS Dobbin (AD-3)

During the Fleet Review, 4 June 1927.

Photo No. NH 54525 alternate print
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Dobbin (AD-3)

Transiting the Panama Canal.

Photo No. None
Source: Shipscribe


 
USS Whitney (AD-4)

In San Diego harbor on 7 October 1932.
Three of her four after 5"/51 guns are clearly visible and two of her four forward ones can also be seen.

Photo No. NH 65007
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Dobbin (AD-3)

Full-dressed for Navy Day at San Diego on 27 October 1932.

Photo No. NH 65008
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Whitney (AD-4)

Moored behind torpedo nets at Pearl Harbor circa early 1942.
Four of her eight 5"/51 guns have been removed and her anti-aircraft battery has been strengthened.

Photo No. 19-N-34732
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-LCM