Bancroft (AG, 1892): 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 Bancroft (1892-1906) Photographed in 1893 soon after completion. Photo No. NH 56333 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Bancroft (1892-1906) Serving as a practice ship for the U.S. Naval Academy between 1893 and 1896. Photo No. NH 56334 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Bancroft (1892-1906) Underway off Boston, Mass., on 25 October 1902. Modified with a reduced rig for gunboat duty in 1896, she had just recommissioned on 6 October 1902 for service in the Caribbean. Photo No. NH 56337 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USS Bancroft (1892-1906) At anchor at Pensacola, Florida, circa 1905. Photo No. NH 56335 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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USRC Itasca Probably photographed soon after entering service with the Revenue Cutter Service as a training ship in 1907. Reportedly carrying 4-6pdr guns, she may have had one pair abreast the foremast and another pair on the fantail. The Navy 4-inch guns and their sponsons were removed in her 1906 reconstruction. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office |
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USCGC Itasca Photographed circa 1917, probably while under Navy control during World War I. She has been rearmed, visible guns including two smaller ones in the former port side sponsons and a larger one on the forecastle. In late 1918 she was listed with 2-3"/50 and 2-6pdr guns. Photo No. NH 53281 Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command |
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