Panther (AD-6): 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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S.S. Venezuela (1889) The second of two passenger and cargo steamers built in 1889 for the Atlantic & Caribbean Steam Navigation Co. This company, which operated between New York and ports in Venezuela and Curacao, was commonly called the Red D Line Steamship Co. after the red D on its house flag and smokestacks that represented its founder in 1838, John Dallett. Her half-sister Caracas was twenty feet shorter and was not taken over by the Navy. Photo No. 80-G-1034893 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Panther (1898-1923) Photographed in 1898 while serving as an auxiliary cruiser and transport during the Spanish-American War, probably off the Cuban coast. Guns are visible in two of the three open side ports and the third is probably also armed. No guns are visible on deck although the fantail is obscured by a tarpaulin. A gunboat, either USS Wilmington (No. 8) or Helena (No. 9), is partially visible beyond her bow. Photo No. NH 44471 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Panther (1898-1923) Probably shown during her period in commission from June 1902 to October 1903 after being refitted as a training ship with topmasts and heavy yardarms. Her main battery has been rearranged, guns now being visible in the two open hull ports and on deck forward of the foremast. The two 4" guns also attributed to the ship may be on the fantail but are not clearly visible. Photo No. NH 105834 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Panther (1898-1923) Shown while serving as a repair ship for the Atlantic Fleet sometime after the fleet converted from white to gray paint in 1909 and before she was fitted with 3" guns in around 1915. The spreaders suspended from the tops of the masts supported long-wire radio antennas. Photo No. NH 44472 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Panther (1898-1923) Full-dressed on 4 July 1919 at Kirkwall, Scotland, tending subchasers and trawlers helping to sweep the North Sea Mine Barrage. She took over this duty from USS Black Hawk which continued to support the force's minesweepers. Her four 3" guns are located on deck foward of the foremast and near the stern. The subchasers alongside are Nos. 37, 38, 181, and 208 (in the after nest) and 182, 272, and either 45 or 95 (forward). Photo No. NH 44049 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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