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16 Sep 1854

United States
18 Oct 1911

United States
16 Oct 1913

16 Oct 1913 Photos
US Navy collier USS Jupiter at Mare Island, California, United States, 16 Oct 1913. In 1922 Jupiter was modified to become the United States’ first aircraft carrier and was renamed USS Langley
1 Aug 1919

United States
20 Nov 1919

20 Nov 1919 Photos
Launch of USS California at Mare Island Navy Yard, 20 Nov 1919; note the sponsor Mrs. R. T. Zane (left, woman with hat), a bugler (center), a motion picture camera with its operator, and a US Navy captain (waving hat) on the platform
16 May 1921

United States
8 Apr 1930

8 Apr 1930 Photos
Chicago being prepared for launching, at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 8 Apr 1930
14 Feb 1931

United States
11 Apr 1931

11 Apr 1931 Photos
Chicago at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, Apr 1931
1 Jul 1935

1 Jul 1935 Photos
Destroyers Smith and Preston under construction at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 1 Jul 1935
16 Apr 1936

16 Apr 1936 Photos
Submarine Pompano and destroyer Henley under construction at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 16 Apr 1936
21 Sep 1936

21 Sep 1936 Photos
Smith and Preston at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 21 Sep 1936
12 Jan 1937

12 Jan 1937 Photos
Henley ready for launching, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 12 Jan 1937; note Preston partially visible through the crane rails, at right
1 Oct 1937

1 Oct 1937 Photos
Henley at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 1 Oct 1937, photo 1 of 2Henley at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 1 Oct 1937, photo 2 of 2
5 Oct 1937

5 Oct 1937 Photos
Henley in San Pablo Bay, near the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 5 Oct 1937, photo 3 of 3Henley in San Pablo Bay, near the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 5 Oct 1937, photo 1 of 3Henley in San Pablo Bay, near the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 5 Oct 1937, photo 2 of 3
1 Apr 1939

1 Apr 1939 Photos
Submarine USS Swordfish shortly after launching at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Apr 1939United States submarine Swordfish on the ways at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on the day of her launching, 1 Apr 1939
4 Nov 1940

United States
13 Apr 1941

United States
27 May 1941

United States
  • While at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California, Captain George A. Rood relieved Captain Charles Morrison as commanding officer of cruiser USS St. Louis. ww2dbase [St. Louis | Vallejo, California | DS]
28 Jun 1941

United States 28 Jun 1941 Photos
Keel laying ceremony of submarine Whale, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 28 Jun 1941, photo 1 of 2Keel laying ceremony of submarine Whale, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 28 Jun 1941, photo 2 of 2
30 Jun 1941

30 Jun 1941 Photos
View of Ways 3 and 4 at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 30 Jun 1941; note hull section for future USS Wahoo at left of photo
9 Jul 1941

9 Jul 1941 Photos
USS Astoria
11 Jul 1941

United States 11 Jul 1941 Photos
Astoria off Mare Island Navy Yard, 11 Jul 1941, photo 1 of 2Astoria off Mare Island Navy Yard, 11 Jul 1941, photo 2 of 2
16 Jul 1941

United States
26 Aug 1941

United States 26 Aug 1941 Photos
The moment of christening for the Gato-class submarine Silversides and moments before her launch at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Aug 1941.Gato-class submarine Silversides sliding down the ways at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Aug 1941.The party of dignitaries gathered Mare Island Naval Shipyard for the christening and launching of Gato-class submarine Silversides, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Aug 1941.
25 Sep 1941

United States
22 Oct 1941

22 Oct 1941 Photos
Launching of Trigger, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 22 Oct 1941; note submarine Sunfish and submarine tender Sperry in background
4 Nov 1941

4 Nov 1941 Photos
Porter off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 4 Nov 1941
10 Nov 1941

United States 10 Nov 1941 Photos
W. N. Simons and Robert F. Cooke, honorary keel layers of submarine Tunny, posing with the sign at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 10 Nov 1941
15 Dec 1941

United States 15 Dec 1941 Photos
Lieutenant Commander Creed C. Burlingame at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard for the commissioning of Gato-class submarine Silversides, Vallejo, California, United States, 15 Dec 1941.Officers and men of the Gato-class submarine USS Silversides assembled on deck for the boat’s commissioning at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 15 Dec 1941.
5 Jan 1942

5 Jan 1942 Photos
USS Ballard at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 5 Jan 1942; note submarines under construction, probably Wahoo and Whale
22 Jan 1942

United States
24 Jan 1942

United States
9 Feb 1942

9 Feb 1942 Photos
Concord off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 9 Feb 1942
14 Feb 1942

United States 14 Feb 1942 Photos
Launching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 2 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyLaunching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 1 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyLaunching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 4 of 4; note submarine Whale nearbyLaunching of submarine Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Feb 1942, photo 3 of 4; note submarine Whale nearby
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17 Feb 1942

17 Feb 1942 Photos
Port quarter of the destroyer Monaghan off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, Feb 17, 1942.
18 Feb 1942

United States 18 Feb 1942 Photos
Plan view of DetroitDestroyer USS Shaw shortly after her arrival at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 18 Feb 1942. Note her temporary bow fitted at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photo 2 of 2.Destroyer USS Shaw shortly after her arrival at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 18 Feb 1942. Note her temporary bow fitted at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photo 1 of 2.
21 Feb 1942

United States
23 Feb 1942

United States
24 Feb 1942

United States
25 Feb 1942

25 Feb 1942 Photos
Plan view, forward, of destroyer Helm, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942Plan view, aft, of destroyer Helm, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942Henley at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 25 Feb 1942
26 Feb 1942

United States 26 Feb 1942 Photos
Helm off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942Henley off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942Destroyer USS Shaw entering Drydock No. 1 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Feb 1942.
1 Mar 1942

United States
4 Mar 1942

4 Mar 1942 Photos
Cummings at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 4 Mar 1942, photo 1 of 2Cummings at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 4 Mar 1942, photo 2 of 2Broadside view of destroyer USS Cummings off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 4 Mar 1942.
6 Mar 1942

6 Mar 1942 Photos
USS St. Louis off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 6 Mar 1942Overhead view of the after decks of cruiser USS St. Louis at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, USS, 6 Mar 1942.Overhead view of the forward decks of cruiser USS St. Louis at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, USS, 6 Mar 1942.Overhead view of the bridge and conning tower of cruiser USS St. Louis at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, USS, 6 Mar 1942.
11 Mar 1942

11 Mar 1942 Photos
Tucker off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 11 Mar 1942
13 Mar 1942

13 Mar 1942 Photos
Submarine Whale, destroyer Humphrey, and light cruiser Helena at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 13 Mar 1942
14 Mar 1942

United States
  • Submarine Whale was launched at Mare Island Navy Yard in Vallejo, California, United States, sponsored by the wife of Captain A. D. Denny, the commanding officer of the shipyard. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Whale | Vallejo, California | CPC]
14 Mar 1942 Photos
Attorney General of California Earl Warren speaking at the launching ceremony of submarine Whale, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States 14 Mar 1942Guests at the launching of submarine Whale, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Mar 1942Mrs. R. A. White (Matron of Honor) and Mrs. A. D. Denney (Sponsor) at the launching of submarine Whale, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Mar 1942Mrs. A. D. Denny christening submarine Whale, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Mar 1942
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1 Apr 1942

1 Apr 1942 Photos
Nashville off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 1 Apr 1942. Note her modified Measure 12 paint scheme. Photo 1 of 2.Nashville off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 1 Apr 1942. Note her modified Measure 12 paint scheme. Photo 2 of 2.
11 Apr 1942

11 Apr 1942 Photos
Ralph Talbot off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 11 Apr 1942, photo 2 of 2Ralph Talbot off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 11 Apr 1942, photo 1 of 2Blue (outboard) and Ralph Talbot (inboard) at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 11 Apr 1942, photo 1 of 2Blue (outboard) and Ralph Talbot (inboard) at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 11 Apr 1942, photo 2 of 2
14 Apr 1942

14 Apr 1942 Photos
Drayton off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 14 Apr 1942, photo 1 of 4Drayton off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 14 Apr 1942, photo 2 of 4Drayton off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 14 Apr 1942, photo 3 of 4Drayton off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 14 Apr 1942, photo 4 of 4
15 Apr 1942

15 Apr 1942 Photos
Nautilus off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Apr 1942, photo 1 of 2Nautilus off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Apr 1942, photo 2 of 2
19 Apr 1942

19 Apr 1942 Photos
Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, view of port side of forward half, with light cruiser Raleigh in background, 19 Apr 1942Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, view of her well deck area from port side, with light cruiser Raleigh in background, 19 Apr 1942; note SOC Seagull aircraft onboardIndianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, view of her after half from port side, with light cruiser Raleigh in background, 19 Apr 1942
20 Apr 1942

20 Apr 1942 Photos
Indianapolis off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 20 Apr 1942Hull off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 20 Apr 1942
28 Apr 1942

28 Apr 1942 Photos
Mahan off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Apr 1942
2 May 1942

United States 2 May 1942 Photos
Stern of Sunfish, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 May 1942Sunfish preparing for launch, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 May 1942Launching of submarine Sunfish, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 May 1942Sunfish shortly after launch, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 May 1942, photo 2 of 2
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3 May 1942

3 May 1942 Photos
Destroyer USS Shaw ready to be undocked from Drydock No. 1 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States after being fitted with a new bow section, 3 May 1942.
26 May 1942

26 May 1942 Photos
Louisville off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 May 1942
27 Jun 1942

27 Jun 1942 Photos
USS Helena at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 27 Jun 1942
30 Jun 1942

30 Jun 1942 Photos
Stern view of the Tunny on the building ways at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 30 Jun 1942Mrs. Frederick Crisp christening submarine Tunny, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 30 Jun 1942; Commander Lemuel Padget and Rear Admiral W. L. Friedell were also presentLaunching ceremony of submarine Tunny, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 30 Jun 1942Launching of submarine Tunny, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 30 Jun 1942
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1 Jul 1942

United States 1 Jul 1942 Photos
USS Helena off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Jul 1942
2 Jul 1942

2 Jul 1942 Photos
Submarines Sunfish, Whale, Pike, Porpoise, Argonaut, and a new destroyer escort at Mare Island Navy yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Jul 1942
10 Jul 1942

10 Jul 1942 Photos
Porter off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 10 Jul 1942, photo 1 of 2Porter off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 10 Jul 1942, photo 2 of 2
13 Jul 1942

United States
15 Jul 1942

United States 15 Jul 1942 Photos
Commissioning ceremony of USS Sunfish, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 15 Jul 1942; note submarine Tunny alongside
6 Aug 1942

6 Aug 1942 Photos
Heavy cruiser USS Chester after an overhaul off Mare Island Naval Shipyard in San Francisco Bay, California, 6 Aug 1942. Photo 1 of 2.Heavy cruiser USS Chester after an overhaul off Mare Island Naval Shipyard in San Francisco Bay, California, 6 Aug 1942. Photo 2 of 2.
10 Aug 1942

10 Aug 1942 Photos
Port side view of USS Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Aug 1942USS Wahoo departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Aug 1942; note munitions ship USS Shasta at the pier and barrage balloons overhead.Stern view of USS Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Aug 1942View of the conning tower of USS Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Aug 1942, photo 1 of 2
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12 Aug 1942

United States
15 Aug 1942

15 Aug 1942 Photos
Detroit at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Aug 1942, photo 1 of 3; note destroyer Preston in backgroundPreston at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Aug 1942Detroit at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Aug 1942, photo 2 of 3; note destroyers Preston, Conyngham, Caldwell, and Walke in backgroundDetroit at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Aug 1942, photo 3 of 3; note destroyer Preston in background
29 Aug 1942

29 Aug 1942 Photos
Doherty (as HMS Berry) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 29 Aug 1942
1 Sep 1942

1 Sep 1942 Photos
Commissioning ceremony of USS Tunny, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Sep 1942, photo 2 of 2; note Sunfish alongside, Whale in backgroundThe officers of the newly commissioned USS Tunny, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Sep 1942Commissioning ceremony of USS Tunny, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Sep 1942, photo 2 of 2
9 Sep 1942

United States
11 Sep 1942

United States
15 Sep 1942

United States
  • Submarine USS Narwhal arrived at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California to begin an overhaul. ww2dbase [Narwhal | Vallejo, California | DS]
24 Sep 1942

24 Sep 1942 Photos
Roosevelt touring Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 24 Sep 1942, with Japanese midget submarine Ha-19 in backgroundType A Ko-hyoteki class Ha-19 midget submarine captured in Hawaii after the Pearl Harbor attack seen at Mare Island Navy Yard in California, United States at the beginning of its cross-country war bonds tour, 24 Sep 1942
27 Sep 1942

United States
2 Oct 1942

United States
7 Oct 1942

United States 7 Oct 1942 Photos
Submarine Tinosa, adorned with flags and bunting, sliding down the ways at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 7 Oct 1942.Submarine Tinosa being christened by sponsor Mrs. Katharine Malloy, wife of Captain William Molloy, at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 7 Oct 1942.Submarine Tinosa shortly after launch at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 7 Oct 1942.
8 Oct 1942

United States
16 Oct 1942

United States
  • At Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California, submarine USS Narwhal’s executive officer, Lieutenant Commander Frank Latta, succeeded Commander Charles Wilkins as commanding officer. ww2dbase [Narwhal | Vallejo, California | DS]
22 Oct 1942

22 Oct 1942 Photos
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24 Oct 1942

24 Oct 1942 Photos
USS Sunfish at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 24 Oct 1942; note submarine tender Bushnell in backgroundElevated view of the forward section of the cruiser USS Honolulu at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 24 Oct 1942.Elevated view of the after section of the cruiser USS Honolulu at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 24 Oct 1942.
31 Oct 1942

United States
3 Nov 1942

United States
  • Captain Colin Campbell relieved Captain George Rood as commanding officer of cruiser USS St. Louis at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California. ww2dbase [St. Louis | Vallejo, California | DS]
3 Nov 1942 Photos
USS Tunny off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Nov 1942
6 Nov 1942

6 Nov 1942 Photos
USS Tunny off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 6 Nov 1942
8 Dec 1942

United States
14 Dec 1942

14 Dec 1942 Photos
USS San Francisco at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 14 Dec 1942; note circles marking shell damage during Naval Battle of Guadalcanal of 13 Nov 1942Chicago at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 14 Dec 1942
20 Dec 1942

20 Dec 1942 Photos
Chicago off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, at the end of her last overhaul, 20 Dec 1942
22 Dec 1942

22 Dec 1942 Photos
Pickerel off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 22 Dec 1942, photo 1 of 2Pickerel off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 22 Dec 1942, photo 2 of 2
28 Dec 1942

28 Dec 1942 Photos
Pickerel at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Dec 1942, photo 2 of 2Pickerel at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Dec 1942, photo 1 of 2
29 Dec 1942

United States
9 Jan 1943

United States
12 Jan 1943

12 Jan 1943 Photos
USS Permit at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 12 Jan 1943; note antennae for SJ surface search radar and D aircraft detection radarUSS Permit at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 12 Jan 1943; note crewmen unpacking supplies, among them Sunkist brand oranges
15 Jan 1943

United States
  • Submarine USS Tinosa was commissioned at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States with Lieutenant Commander Lawrence Randall “Dan” Daspit in command. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Tinosa | Vallejo, California | DS]
20 Jan 1943

United States
15 Feb 1943

15 Feb 1943 Photos
USS San Francisco off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 15 Feb 1943
3 Mar 1943

United States
22 Mar 1943

22 Mar 1943 Photos
Salmon off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 22 Mar 1943
23 Mar 1943

23 Mar 1943 Photos
Salmon at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 23 Mar 1943, following completion of an overhaul
3 Apr 1943

3 Apr 1943 Photos
Submarine USS Narwhal off Mare Island Naval Shipyard after a refit, 3 Apr 1943 in San Pablo Bay, California, United States. Note her two 6-inch deck guns and cut down conning tower.
4 Apr 1943

United States
  • Submarine USS Narwhal completed her overhaul at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California. Major improvements included new main engines, new main batteries, improved topside armament, and upgraded radar systems. Narwhal departed Mare Island bound for San Diego, California with no training period. ww2dbase [Narwhal | Vallejo, California | DS]
4 Apr 1943 Photos
Sargo-class submarine USS Saury underway off Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California, 4 Apr 1943 after her first overhaul. Note that her deck gun has been relocated forward.
6 Apr 1943

United States
9 Apr 1943

9 Apr 1943 Photos
Photo highlighting battle damage to USS Bailey’s midships from the Battle of Komandorski Islands taken at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 9 Apr 1943.
10 Apr 1943

United States
  • Submarine USS Saury departed Mare Island Naval Shipyard bound for Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i. ww2dbase [Saury | Vallejo, California | DS]
13 Apr 1943

13 Apr 1943 Photos
Submarine USS Sailfish off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 13 Apr 1943.
15 Apr 1943

15 Apr 1943 Photos
The National Ensign raised aboard submarine Skate, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 15 Apr 1943; Seahorse at left & Sargo at right
21 Apr 1943

21 Apr 1943 Photos
Sargo off Mare Island Navy Yard, 21 Apr 1943, photo 1 of 2Sargo off Mare Island Navy Yard, 21 Apr 1943, photo 1 of 2
28 Apr 1943

28 Apr 1943 Photos
Sargo at Mare Island Navy Yard, 28 Apr 1943, white outline indicate recent alterations, photo 1 of 2Sargo at Mare Island Navy Yard, 28 Apr 1943, white outline indicate recent alterations, photo 2 of 2
1 May 1943

1 May 1943 Photos
Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, view of her bow from starboard side, with heavy cruiser Minneapolis in background, 1 May 1943Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, view of her after starboard midships area, 1 May 1943Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, view of her after midships area from the starboard side, 1 May 1943Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, view of her after superstructure from the starboard side, 1 May 1943
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2 May 1943

2 May 1943 Photos
Indianapolis off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 2 May 1943, photo 1 of 2Indianapolis off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 2 May 1943, photo 2 of 2
8 May 1943

8 May 1943 Photos
Searaven off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 8 May 1943, photo 1 of 3Searaven off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 8 May 1943, photo 2 of 3Searaven off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 8 May 1943, photo 3 of 3USS Spearfish off Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California on 8 May 1943. The two humps above her engine rooms accommodate newly installed mufflers. Note the deck gun forward and the barrage balloons.
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13 May 1943

13 May 1943 Photos
Workers paintingin the hull of USS Searaven during an overhaul, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 13 May 1943
29 May 1943

United States 29 May 1943 Photos
Rear Admiral W. L. Friedell greeting Lieutenant Commander Dudley Morton, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 29 May 1943; note MortonRear Admiral W. L. Friedell greeting Lieutenant Commander Richard OUSS Wahoo at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 29 May 1943, photo 1 of 2USS Wahoo at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 29 May 1943, photo 2 of 2
4 Jun 1943

United States
25 Jun 1943

United States
1 Jul 1943

1 Jul 1943 Photos
Tang (left) and Tilefish (right) under construction at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Jul 1943, photo 1 of 3Tang (left) and Tilefish (right) under construction at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Jul 1943, photo 2 of 3Tang (left) and Tilefish (right) under construction at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Jul 1943, photo 3 of 3
4 Jul 1943

4 Jul 1943 Photos
Post-overhaul photo of USS Bailey departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 4 Jul 1943. Note the new Measure 21 paint scheme. Photo 1 of 2.Post-overhaul photo of USS Bailey departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 4 Jul 1943. Note the new Measure 21 paint scheme. Photo 2 of 2.
6 Jul 1943

6 Jul 1943 Photos
Submarine Trepang under construction at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 6 Jul 1943; note the hulls of LSD-1 Ashland and CVE-12 Copahee also present
11 Jul 1943

11 Jul 1943 Photos
Carrier Independence under overhaul at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 11 Jul 1943; note hulls of submarines Spadefish and Trepang nearby
13 Jul 1943

13 Jul 1943 Photos
Independence off Mare Island Navy Yard, 13 Jul 1943, photo 1 of 3Independence off Mare Island Navy Yard, 13 Jul 1943, photo 2 of 3Independence off Mare Island Navy Yard, 13 Jul 1943, photo 3 of 3
14 Jul 1943

14 Jul 1943 Photos
USS Copahee at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 14 Jul 1943, photo 1 of 3USS Copahee at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 14 Jul 1943, photo 2 of 3USS Copahee at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 14 Jul 1943, photo 3 of 3Starboard side view of USS Wahoo, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 14 Jul 1943, photo 1 of 3
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16 Jul 1943

16 Jul 1943 Photos
USS Wahoo at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 16 Jul 1943, photo 1 of 2USS Wahoo at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 16 Jul 1943, photo 2 of 2
20 Jul 1943

United States
  • USS Wahoo completed a period of trials and training off California, United States. After returning to Mare Island Navy Yard in Vallejo, California, United States, squadron commander Captain John B. Griggs, Jr. came aboard to present awards. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Wahoo | Vallejo, California | CPC]
20 Jul 1943 Photos
View of USS WahooView of USS Wahoo
21 Jul 1943

United States
2 Aug 1943

United States
4 Aug 1943

4 Aug 1943 Photos
Cruiser USS Nashville off Mare Island, California, United States, 4 Aug 1943. Note her Measure 21 paint scheme which is all-over sea blue.
8 Aug 1943

United States
17 Aug 1943

United States 17 Aug 1943 Photos
Launching party of Tang, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Aug 1943Mrs Cecily Olsen and Mrs A S Pitre at the launching of Tang, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Aug 1943, as printed in 20 Aug 1943 edition of shipyard newspaper GrapevineLaunching of Tang, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Aug 1943Tang immediately after launch, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Aug 1943
19 Aug 1943

19 Aug 1943 Photos
Mare Island photo of bow damage to USS St. Louis after a torpedo hit in the Battle of Kolombangara, 13 Jul 1943, although this photo was taken on 19 Aug 1943. Note the offset from center of 12ft 7in. Photo 1 of 2.Mare Island photo of bow damage to USS St. Louis after a torpedo hit in the Battle of Kolombangara, 13 Jul 1943, although this photo was taken on 19 Aug 1943. Note the offset from center of 12ft 7in. Photo 2 of 2.
20 Aug 1943

United States 20 Aug 1943 Photos
Submarine Tang at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, circa late Aug 1943
24 Aug 1943

United States 24 Aug 1943 Photos
Honorary welders C. R. Campbell and Georg Lyon at the keel laying of submarine Spot, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 24 Aug 1943
26 Aug 1943

26 Aug 1943 Photos
USS Grayback at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Aug 1943USS Grayback at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Aug 1943
30 Aug 1943

30 Aug 1943 Photos
Minneapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, US upon completion of overhaul and repairs, 30 Aug 1943; note SK-1 radar and gun directors on foremast and bridge, and fake windows pilothouse
4 Sep 1943

4 Sep 1943 Photos
Minneapolis off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States after completion of overhaul and repairs, 4 Sep 1943; note camouflage meant to disguise her as a destroyer
6 Sep 1943

United States
23 Sep 1943

United States
1 Oct 1943

1 Oct 1943 Photos
The new bow section of the cruiser USS St. Louis, 1 Oct 1943, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States. The white lines mark the areas of new construction. Photo 2 of 2.The new bow section of the cruiser USS St. Louis, 1 Oct 1943, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States. The white lines mark the areas of new construction. Photo 1 of 2.
2 Oct 1943

2 Oct 1943 Photos
Heavy cruiser USS Chester emerging from Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California 2 Oct 1943 after repairs due to torpedo damage.High Speed Minesweeper USS Trever alongside the pier at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 2 Dec 1943. Note the raised Mousetrap anti-submarine rocket rails on the foredeck.
6 Oct 1943

United States
8 Oct 1943

United States
15 Oct 1943

15 Oct 1943 Photos
Commissioning ceremony of USS Tang, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 15 Oct 1943
22 Oct 1943

United States
28 Oct 1943

United States
30 Oct 1943

United States 30 Oct 1943 Photos
Aft plan view of DMS-12 Long upon completion of overhaul at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 30 Oct 1943; note submarine Trepang under construction in backgroundWelders at the keel laying ceremony of submarine Springer, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 30 Oct 1943
31 Oct 1943

United States 31 Oct 1943 Photos
USS Gunnel at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 31 Oct 1943
3 Nov 1943

United States
  • USS Honolulu was floated out of drydock and shifted to the repair piers at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California. ww2dbase [Honolulu | Vallejo, California | DS]
14 Nov 1943

United States
  • USS Honolulu conducted sea trials outside the Golden Gate before returning to Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California. ww2dbase [Honolulu | Vallejo, California | DS]
20 Nov 1943

20 Nov 1943 Photos
Stern view of USS Gar at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Nov 1943Bow view of USS Gar at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Nov 1943
22 Nov 1943

United States 22 Nov 1943 Photos
Broadside view of USS Gar off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 22 Nov 1943Bow view of USS Gar off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 22 Nov 1943Stern view of USS Gar off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 22 Nov 1943
29 Nov 1943

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2 Dec 1943

2 Dec 1943 Photos
USS Tang off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Dec 1943, photo 1 of 2USS Tang off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Dec 1943, photo 2 of 2
12 Dec 1943

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17 Dec 1943

17 Dec 1943 Photos
Louisville off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 17 Dec 1943
3 Jan 1944

3 Jan 1944 Photos
Submarines Springer (less complete) and Spot under construction, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Jan 1944, photo 1 of 4Submarines Springer (less complete) and Spot under construction, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Jan 1944, photo 2 of 4Submarines Springer (less complete) and Spot under construction, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Jan 1944, photo 3 of 4Submarines Springer (less complete) and Spot under construction, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Jan 1944, photo 4 of 4
11 Jan 1944

11 Jan 1944 Photos
After plan view of the DMS-6 Hogan at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 11 Jan 1944, photo 1 of 2; note submarine Trepang in backgroundAfter plan view of the DMS-6 Hogan at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 11 Jan 1944, photo 2 of 2; note submarine Trepang in background
17 Jan 1944

17 Jan 1944 Photos
Overhead view of the No. 1 and No. 2 5-inch/38 gun mounts on USS Nicholas at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Jan 1944.
2 Feb 1944

2 Feb 1944 Photos
USS Mingo at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 2 Feb 1944; note two LCT craft in beyondTop view of the after section of submarine Mingo, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 2 Feb 1944
3 Feb 1944

United States 3 Feb 1944 Photos
Stern view of USS Mingo, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 3 Feb 1944Bow view of USS Mingo, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 3 Feb 1944Broadside view of USS Mingo off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States after completion of overhaul, 3 Feb 1944
7 Feb 1944

7 Feb 1944 Photos
Stern view of USS Harder, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 7 Feb 1944Bow view of USS Harder, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 7 Feb 1944
19 Feb 1944

United States 19 Feb 1944 Photos
Port side view of USS Harder, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 Feb 1944Stern view of USS Harder, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 Feb 1944Bow view of USS Harder, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 Feb 1944Starboard side view of USS Harder, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 Feb 1944
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1 Mar 1944

United States
  • Submarine USS Saury arrived at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California for engine overhaul. ww2dbase [Saury | Vallejo, California | DS]
2 Mar 1944

United States 2 Mar 1944 Photos
Bow view of Shad as she departed Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Mar 1944
15 Mar 1944

15 Mar 1944 Photos
USS Proteus at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 15 Mar 1944, photo 1 of 3USS Proteus at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 15 Mar 1944, photo 2 of 3USS Proteus at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 15 Mar 1944, photo 3 of 3
19 Mar 1944

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22 Mar 1944

22 Mar 1944 Photos
USS Drum submerged off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 22 Mar 1944USS Drum sailing on the surface off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 22 Mar 1944
23 Mar 1944

United States 23 Mar 1944 Photos
RAdm Mahlon Tisdale presenting champagne bottle to Mrs Davenport to christen Trepang, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 23 Mar 1944; Mrs Garvey and Cmdr Roy Davenport also presentCommander Roy Davenport with his wife (with bottle) and Mrs. Garvey at the christening of submarine Trepang, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 23 Mar 1944Mrs. Davenport, wife of future commanding officer of Trepang, posing with the submarine at its christening, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 23 Mar 1944Mrs. Davenport and Mrs. Garvey at the christening of submarine Trepang, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 23 Mar 1944
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29 Mar 1944

29 Mar 1944 Photos
Amphibious Transport Ship USS Hunter Liggett approaching Mare Island Shipyard for an overhaul, Mare Island, California, United States, Mar 29, 1944. Note LCVP landing craft hanging from davits and stowed on deck.
9 Apr 1944

9 Apr 1944 Photos
USS San Diego at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 9 Apr 1944; note camouflage Measure 33, Design 24d; USS Cassin and USS Denver in backgroundUSS San Diego at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 9 Apr 1944; note camouflage Measure 33, Design 24d; USS Cassin in background
10 Apr 1944

10 Apr 1944 Photos
USS San Diego off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Apr 1944, photo 1 of 5; note camouflage Measure 33, Design 24dUSS San Diego off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Apr 1944, photo 2 of 5; note camouflage Measure 33, Design 24dUSS San Diego off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Apr 1944, photo 3 of 5; note camouflage Measure 33, Design 24dUSS San Diego off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Apr 1944, photo 4 of 5; note camouflage Measure 33, Design 24d
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20 Apr 1944

20 Apr 1944 Photos
USS Flier at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 20 Apr 1944, photo 1 of 4USS Flier at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 20 Apr 1944, photo 2 of 4USS Flier at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 20 Apr 1944, photo 3 of 4USS Flier at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 20 Apr 1944, photo 4 of 4
25 Apr 1944

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27 Apr 1944

27 Apr 1944 Photos
USS Flier at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 27 Apr 1944, photo 1 of 2; note barges YC-312 and YF-509 in backgroundUSS Flier at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 27 Apr 1944, photo 2 of 2
28 Apr 1944

28 Apr 1944 Photos
Mugford off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Apr 1944; note US Navy camouflage Measure 32, Design 1d
19 May 1944

United States 19 May 1944 Photos
Sponsor Mrs. A. A. Gieselmann and Maid of Honor Miss Jean Gieselmann at the launching of Spot, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 May 1944Launching of submarine Spot, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 May 1944; note Mrs. Tisdale, RAdm E L Cochrane, Mrs. Gieselmann, RAdm M S Tisdale, Jean Gieselmann, Capt A O Gieselmann, Mrs. Klein, Capt G C KleinMrs. A. G. Gieselmann christening submarine Spot, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 May 1944Mrs. Tisdale, RAdm E L Cochrane, Mrs. Gieselmann, RAdm M S Tisdale, Jean Gieselmann, Capt A O Gieselmann, Mrs. Klein, and Capt G C Klein at the launching of Spot, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 May 1944
22 May 1944

22 May 1944 Photos
Commissioning party of USS Trepang, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 22 May 1944; Commander Roy Davenport seat at left of photographCommissioning ceremony of USS Trepang, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 22 May 1944; Commander Davenport at center
25 May 1944

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28 May 1944

28 May 1944 Photos
Sargo-class submarine USS Saury underway off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 28 May 1944. Note that Saury’s deck gun has been moved back to abaft the conning tower.
29 May 1944

United States
  • Submarine USS Saury completed her engine overhaul at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California. Her original Hoover, Owens, Rentschler Co. diesel engines were replaced with Model 278A Winton engines. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Saury | Vallejo, California | DS]
6 Jun 1944

United States
  • Submarine USS Spearfish arrived at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States for overhaul. ww2dbase [Spearfish | Vallejo, California | DS]
9 Jun 1944

United States
  • Submarine USS Saury departed Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California bound for Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i. ww2dbase [Saury | Vallejo, California | DS]
19 Jun 1944

United States
21 Jun 1944

21 Jun 1944 Photos
Cruiser USS Salt Lake City laying off the Mare Island Navy Yard, 21 Jun 1944. Note Measure 33, Design 14D paint scheme. 1 of 3.Cruiser USS Salt Lake City laying off the Mare Island Navy Yard, 21 Jun 1944. Note Measure 33, Design 14D paint scheme. 2 of 3.Cruiser USS Salt Lake City laying off the Mare Island Navy Yard, 21 Jun 1944. Note Measure 33, Design 14D paint scheme. 3 of 3.
24 Jun 1944

24 Jun 1944 Photos
Open backed forward turrets for the single-mounted 5”/38 caliber guns on the destroyer USS Mahan at the Mare Island Naval Yard, 24 Jun 1944. Note the Mark 33 gun director with fire control radar in the upper right.
26 Jun 1944

26 Jun 1944 Photos
Plan view, forward, of Drayton taken from a crane at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Jun 1944Plan view, amidships, of Drayton taken from a crane at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Jun 1944Plan view, aft, of Drayton taken from a crane at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 26 Jun 1944
28 Jun 1944

28 Jun 1944 Photos
Drayton underway off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Jun 1944, photo 1 of 5Drayton underway off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Jun 1944, photo 2 of 5Drayton underway off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Jun 1944, photo 3 of 5Drayton underway off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Jun 1944, photo 4 of 5
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2 Jul 1944

2 Jul 1944 Photos
Submarine Springer under construction, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Jul 1944
3 Jul 1944

3 Jul 1944 Photos
USS Trepang at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 3 Jul 1944, photo 1 of 2USS Trepang at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 3 Jul 1944, photo 2 of 2Submarine Spot at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Jul 1944; note submarine Trepang in backgroundSubmarine Spot at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Jul 1944; note oil storage Barge YOS-1 in background
7 Jul 1944

United States
  • USS Cummings arrived at San Francisco, California, United States after completing her loan to the Royal Navy in the Indian Ocean and entered Mare Island Naval Shipyard for maintenance. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Cummings | Vallejo, California | DS]
12 Jul 1944

12 Jul 1944 Photos
Submarine USS Trepang departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 12 Jul 1944; note escorting vessel nearbyUSS Trepang underway off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 12 Jul 1944, photo 1 of 4USS Trepang underway off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 12 Jul 1944, photo 2 of 4USS Trepang underway off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 12 Jul 1944, photo 3 of 4
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3 Aug 1944

United States 3 Aug 1944 Photos
Mrs. M. S. Tisdale christening submarine Springer, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Aug 1944Submarine Springer shortly after launching, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Aug 1944
7 Aug 1944

United States
9 Aug 1944

United States
  • Following the Port Chicago munitions explosion, the surviving members of the ordnance battalion were assigned to resume loading munitions at nearby Mare Island. 258 African-American sailors told their officers that they would obey any other order, but not that one. All faced charges, 50 for mutiny. ww2dbase [Port Chicago Naval Munitions Explosion | Vallejo, California | DS]
10 Aug 1944

10 Aug 1944 Photos
Salmon off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 10 Aug 1944, photo 1 of 2Salmon off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 10 Aug 1944, photo 2 of 2
16 Aug 1944

16 Aug 1944 Photos
Salmon at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 16 Aug 1944
21 Aug 1944

21 Aug 1944 Photos
USS Spearfish mid-overhaul off Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California, 21 Aug 1944. Note that her deck gun has been repositioned back to the aft position.
24 Aug 1944

24 Aug 1944 Photos
Sargo at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 24 Aug 1944
4 Sep 1944

United States
  • Gato-class submarine USS Silversides departed Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California bound for Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ww2dbase [Silversides | Vallejo, California | DS]
6 Sep 1944

United States
18 Sep 1944

United States
19 Sep 1944

19 Sep 1944 Photos
Inside the conning tower of USS Spot, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19 Sep 1944
21 Sep 1944

United States
  • Submarine USS Bowfin entered Mare Island Naval Shipyard for a much needed overhaul and upgrade that would last three months. While at Mare Island, Bowfin received a change of command. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Bowfin | Vallejo, California | DS]
22 Sep 1944

22 Sep 1944 Photos
Bow view of USS Spot, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 22 Sep 1944Stern view of USS Spot, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 22 Sep 1944Port side view of USS Spot, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 22 Sep 1944
30 Sep 1944

30 Sep 1944 Photos
USS Spearfish off Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California near the end of her overhaul period, 30 Sep 1944. Photo 1 of 2.USS Spearfish off Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California near the end of her overhaul period, 30 Sep 1944. Photo 2 of 2.
3 Oct 1944

United States
  • Submarine USS Spearfish departed Mare Island Naval Shipyard bound for Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i following an extensive overhaul. The overhaul included a complete replacement of all four main engines, the complete replacement of her main batteries, repositioning of her deck gun, expanding the number of officers' staterooms, and several lesser improvements. ww2dbase [Spearfish | Vallejo, California | DS]
7 Oct 1944

United States
13 Oct 1944

13 Oct 1944 Photos
Cruiser San Francisco off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 13 Oct 1944; note camouflage Measure 33, Design 13d
18 Oct 1944

18 Oct 1944 Photos
USS Baltimore in Measure 32, Design 16d camouflage, off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 18 Oct 1944USS Montpelier at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States following overhaul, 18 Oct 1944, photo 1 of 2; note camouflage Measure 32, Design 11aUSS Montpelier at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States following overhaul, 18 Oct 1944, photo 2 of 2; note camouflage Measure 32, Design 11a
21 Oct 1944

United States 21 Oct 1944 Photos
USS Baltimore undergoing overhaul work at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Oct 1944; note cruiser USS Indianapolis in backgroundUSS Montpelier at Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States following overhaul, 21 Oct 1944; USS Indianapolis in backgroundUSS Astoria off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 21 Oct 1944, photo 1 of 3USS Astoria off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 21 Oct 1944, photo 3 of 3; note OS2U Kingfisher aircraft on catapults
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10 Nov 1944

10 Nov 1944 Photos
USS Puffer off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 10 Nov 1944, photo 1 of 2USS Puffer off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 10 Nov 1944, photo 2 of 2
18 Nov 1944

18 Nov 1944 Photos
Stern view of USS Pompon off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 18 Nov 1944Port view of USS Pompon off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 18 Nov 1944Bow view of USS Pompon off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 18 Nov 1944
20 Nov 1944

20 Nov 1944 Photos
USS Puffer in Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Nov 1944, photo 1 of 2USS Puffer in Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Nov 1944, photo 2 of 2
21 Nov 1944

United States
2 Dec 1944

2 Dec 1944 Photos
Stern view of USS Springer, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Dec 1944Bow view of USS Springer, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Dec 1944Port side view of USS Springer, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Dec 1944
5 Dec 1944

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7 Dec 1944

7 Dec 1944 Photos
View of IndianapolisView of IndianapolisView of IndianapolisView of Indianapolis
8 Dec 1944

8 Dec 1944 Photos
USS Bailey departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 8 Dec 1944 following repairs due to a strafing attack off Peleliu. Photo 1 of 3.USS Bailey departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 8 Dec 1944 following repairs due to a strafing attack off Peleliu. Photo 2 of 3.USS Bailey departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 8 Dec 1944 following repairs due to a strafing attack off Peleliu. Photo 3 of 3.
9 Dec 1944

9 Dec 1944 Photos
Indianapolis off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 9 Dec 1944, photo 1 of 2Indianapolis off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 9 Dec 1944, photo 2 of 2
16 Dec 1944

United States
4 Jan 1945

United States
8 Jan 1945

United States
26 Jan 1945

United States
6 Feb 1945

6 Feb 1945 Photos
Louisville about to enter the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States for repairs, 6 Feb 1945; text on photograph denoted special attack damage sustained on 6 Jan 1945
7 Feb 1945

7 Feb 1945 Photos
USS Cod off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 7 Feb 1945, photo 1 of 3USS Cod off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 7 Feb 1945, photo 2 of 3USS Cod off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 7 Feb 1945, photo 3 of 3
13 Feb 1945

13 Feb 1945 Photos
USS Cero off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 13 Feb 1945, photo 1 of 3USS Cero off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 13 Feb 1945, photo 2 of 3USS Cero off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 13 Feb 1945, photo 3 of 3
24 Feb 1945

24 Feb 1945 Photos
USS Tambor, USS Ray, USS Greenling, USS Cero (barely visible), and USS Raton (barely visible) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 24 Feb 1945
26 Feb 1945

United States 26 Feb 1945 Photos
USS Sand Lance off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Feb 1945; note USS Snapper, USS Cero, or USS Raton in background
28 Feb 1945

28 Feb 1945 Photos
Mugford off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Feb 1945, photo 1 of 2Mugford off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Feb 1945, photo 2 of 2
3 Mar 1945

3 Mar 1945 Photos
USS Gilmore at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 3 Mar 1945; note USS Engstrom at background (left edge of photograph)
9 Mar 1945

9 Mar 1945 Photos
USS Dragonet off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 9 March 1945, photo 1 of 2USS Dragonet off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 9 March 1945, photo 2 of 2USS Ray off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, having just exited Napa River into San Pablo Bay, 9 Mar 1945Bow view of USS Ray, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 9 Mar 1945
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12 Mar 1945

12 Mar 1945 Photos
USS Raton at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 12 Mar 1945; note USS Ray in background
26 Mar 1945

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7 Apr 1945

7 Apr 1945 Photos
Louisville off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 7 Apr 1945
14 Apr 1945

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25 Apr 1945

United States
26 Apr 1945

United States
4 May 1945

United States
7 May 1945

United States 7 May 1945 Photos
View of the conning tower of USS Barb, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 7 May 1945; note USS Sunfish in background
12 May 1945

12 May 1945 Photos
USS Cowpens off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 12 May 1945
16 May 1945

16 May 1945 Photos
USS Chester at Mare Island Nay Yard on 16 May 1945 after an overhaul that drastically altered her appearance. The foremast was shortened while the mainmast was shifted forward and mounted to the aft smoke stack
19 May 1945

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20 Jun 1945

20 Jun 1945 Photos
USS Hoe off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Jun 1945, photo 1 of 2USS Hoe off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Jun 1945, photo 2 of 2Stern view of USS Hoe, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Jun 1945USS Hoe at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Jun 1945, photo 1 of 2; note circle showing recently received equipment
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26 Jun 1945

26 Jun 1945 Photos
Top view of destroyers Kimberly (left), Young (right), and Ross (only stem visible, at top of photograph) at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Jun 1945
3 Jul 1945

3 Jul 1945 Photos
USS Drum, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 3 Jul 1945Cruiser Pensacola at end of her final overhaul, with circles marking alterations to the ship, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 3 Jul 1945; note cruiser Indianapolis and lighter YF-390
5 Jul 1945

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10 Jul 1945

10 Jul 1945 Photos
Indianapolis off Mare Island Navy Yard, CA, 10 Jul 1945, photo 1 of 4Indianapolis off Mare Island Navy Yard, CA, 10 Jul 1945, photo 2 of 4Indianapolis off Mare Island Navy Yard, CA, 10 Jul 1945, photo 3 of 4Indianapolis off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, 10 Jul 1945
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12 Jul 1945

12 Jul 1945 Photos
Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, CA, for upgrades, 12 Jul 1945, photo 1 of 4Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, CA, for upgrades, 12 Jul 1945, photo 2 of 4Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, CA, for upgrades, 12 Jul 1945, photo 3 of 4Indianapolis at Mare Island Navy Yard, CA, for upgrades, 12 Jul 1945, photo 4 of 4
17 Jul 1945

17 Jul 1945 Photos
USS Sunfish at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Jul 1945
20 Jul 1945

20 Jul 1945 Photos
Stern view of USS Mingo departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Jul 1945Bow view of USS Mingo departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 20 Jul 1945
31 Jul 1945

United States
5 Aug 1945

United States
7 Aug 1945

United States
9 Aug 1945

United States
27 Aug 1945

United States
5 Sep 1945

United States
7 Sep 1945

United States
  • At Mare Island Naval Shipyard, a Board of Inspection recommended that Spearfish be decommissioned immediately and possibly scrapped. ww2dbase [Spearfish | Vallejo, California | DS]
14 Sep 1945

United States
1 Oct 1945

United States
  • [date approx.] Lieutenant Commander took command of submarine USS Saury at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States. ww2dbase [Saury | Vallejo, California | DS]
19 Oct 1945

19 Oct 1945 Photos
USS Parche and another submarine at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 19-23 Oct 1945
31 Oct 1945

United States
  • Casablanca-class escort carrier USS Sargent Bay shifted to Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. ww2dbase [Sargent Bay | Vallejo, California | DS]
1 Nov 1945

United States 1 Nov 1945 Photos
USS San Diego in drydock No. 2 of Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Nov 1945, photo 1 of 2USS San Diego in drydock No. 2 of Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Nov 1945, photo 2 of 2
6 Nov 1945

United States
  • Casablanca-class escort carrier USS Sargent Bay departed Mare Island Naval Shipyard bound for Eniwetok, Marshall Islands. ww2dbase [Sargent Bay | Vallejo, California | DS]
15 Nov 1945

United States
22 Nov 1945

United States
6 Dec 1945

United States 6 Dec 1945 Photos
US submarines Bashaw, Mingo, Dragonet, Guavina, Sunfish, Sargo, Spearfish, and Saury at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 6 Dec 1945
12 Dec 1945

United States
13 Dec 1945

United States
26 Dec 1945

United States
2 Jan 1946

United States
  • After overhaul at Mare Island and training operations out of San Francisco Bay, USS Parche departed San Francisco, California United States for Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Parche | Vallejo, California | CPC]
3 Jan 1946

3 Jan 1946 Photos
Tiru under construction at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 3 Jan 1946; submarines in background were Bashaw, Pampanito, Mingo, Gurnard, Macabi, Tunny, Guavina, and Sand LanceInactivated submarines at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 3 Jan 1946
29 Jan 1946

United States 29 Jan 1946 Photos
USS Besugo at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 29 Jan 1946; note USS Spadefish and USS Barbero in background
2 Mar 1946

United States
13 Mar 1946

United States
14 Mar 1946

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18 Mar 1946

18 Mar 1946 Photos
Eleven submarines of the reserve fleet laid up in the Napa River at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 18 Mar 1946.
15 Apr 1946

United States
16 Apr 1946

United States
24 Apr 1946

24 Apr 1946 Photos
Stern view of USS Segundo departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 24 Apr 1946Broadside view of USS Segundo departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 24 Apr 1946, photo 1 of 2Bow view of USS Segundo departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 24 Apr 1946Broadside view of USS Segundo departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 24 Apr 1946, photo 2 of 2
2 May 1946

2 May 1946 Photos
Cruiser USS Pasadena anchored off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 2 May 1946.Cruiser USS Pasadena laying off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 2 May 1946.
10 May 1946

United States
14 May 1946

United States
31 May 1946

United States
12 Jun 1946

United States 12 Jun 1946 Photos
USS Boarfish and USS Blueback in the drydock at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 12 Jun 1946
15 Jun 1946

United States
  • USS Mero was decommissioned from service at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States and was assigned to the Pacific Reserve Fleet. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Mero | Vallejo, California | CPC]
19 Jun 1946

United States
22 Jun 1946

United States
  • Submarine USS Saury was decommissioned at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, and placed in the reserve fleet. ww2dbase [Saury | Vallejo, California | DS]
  • At Mare Island Naval Shipyard, submarine Spearfish was decommissioned. ww2dbase [Spearfish | Vallejo, California | DS]
27 Jun 1946

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28 Jun 1946

28 Jun 1946 Photos
USS Blackfin departing Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Jun 1946, photo 1 of 3USS Blackfin departing Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Jun 1946, photo 2 of 3USS Blackfin departing Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 28 Jun 1946, photo 3 of 3
12 Jul 1946

12 Jul 1946 Photos
Decommissioning ceremony of USS Puffer, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 12 Jul 1946
22 Jul 1946

22 Jul 1946 Photos
USS Sea Cat off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 22 Jul 1946
23 Jul 1946

23 Jul 1946 Photos
USS Sea Cat at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 23 Jul 1946
26 Jul 1946

United States 26 Jul 1946 Photos
Commander Samuel Bussey at the commissioning ceremony of USS Barbero, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Jul 1948
16 Sep 1946

16 Sep 1946 Photos
USS Charr off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 16 Sep 1946
20 Sep 1946

United States
14 Oct 1946

United States 14 Oct 1946 Photos
USS Parche arriving at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for deactivation overhaul, 14 Oct 1946. Parche had already withstood two atomic bomb explosions at Bikini Atoll and a decontamination process at Pearl Harbor.
17 Oct 1946

17 Oct 1946 Photos
USS Parche at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Oct 1946USS Dentuda, USS Searaven, and USS Tuna in foreground, with USS Parche, USS Bluegill, and USS Hackleback also present, at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Oct 1946
11 Dec 1946

United States
1 Jan 1947

United States
14 Feb 1947

14 Feb 1947 Photos
Submarines Sawfish, Pargo, Puffer, and Steelhead at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 14 Feb 1947
6 May 1947

United States
25 Aug 1947

25 Aug 1947 Photos
Stern view of USS Becuna departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 25 Aug 1947Broadside view of USS Becuna departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 25 Aug 1947Bow view of USS Becuna departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 25 Aug 1947
22 Sep 1947

United States
4 Nov 1947

4 Nov 1947 Photos
USS Blenny off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 4 Nov 1947, photo 1 of 3USS Blenny off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 4 Nov 1947, photo 2 of 3USS Blenny off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 4 Nov 1947, photo 3 of 3
15 Nov 1947

United States
10 Feb 1948

10 Feb 1948 Photos
Commander Mason and other officers at the commissioning ceremony of USS Baya, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 10 Feb 1948
21 Feb 1948

United States
3 Mar 1948

3 Mar 1948 Photos
USS Chub departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 3 Mar 1948
18 Sep 1948

United States
21 Sep 1948

21 Sep 1948 Photos
USS Barbero at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Sep 1948Port side view of USS Barbero, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Sep 1948Starboard side view of USS Barbero, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Sep 1948Stern view of USS Barbero, off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 21 Sep 1948
13 Oct 1948

13 Oct 1948 Photos
American submarine USS Icefish as a member of the Reserve Fleet at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 13 Oct 1948; other submarines shown were Jallao, Trepang, Spot, SticklebackSubmarines Dragonet, Spadefish, and others at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 13 Oct 1948
19 Nov 1948

United States 19 Nov 1948 Photos
Decommissioning of USS Blackfin, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 19 Nov 1948
16 May 1949

United States
23 Jun 1949

United States
8 Aug 1949

8 Aug 1949 Photos
USS Segundo off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 8 Aug 1949
24 Aug 1949

United States
10 Feb 1950

United States 10 Feb 1950 Photos
Decommissioning ceremony of USS Capitaine, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 10 Feb 1950
15 May 1950

15 May 1950 Photos
Tourists visiting USS Pintado, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 15 May 1950
30 Jun 1950

United States 30 Jun 1950 Photos
Commander C. P. Callahan and Captain B. E. Bacon, Jr. at the decommissioning ceremony of USS Barbero, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 30 Jun 1950, photo 1 of 2Commander C. P. Callahan and Captain B. E. Bacon, Jr. at the decommissioning ceremony of USS Barbero, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 30 Jun 1950, photo 2 of 2
26 Aug 1950

United States
  • USS Sterlet was recommissioned into service at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States with Lieutenant Commander George W. Kittredge in command. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Sterlet | Vallejo, California | CPC]
26 Aug 1950 Photos
Recommissioning ceremony of USS Sterlet at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 26 Aug 1950
28 Sep 1950

28 Sep 1950 Photos
Submarines Dragonet, Menhaden, Mapiro, Seahorse, Sand Lance, Batfish, Capitaine, Pipefish, and Manta at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 28 Sep 1950
17 Mar 1951

17 Mar 1951 Photos
Overhead view of USS Nicholas at Mare Islands Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Mar 1951. Photo 1 of 2.Overhead view of USS Nicholas at Mare Islands Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 17 Mar 1951. Photo 2 of 2.
10 Jul 1951

United States
7 Aug 1951

7 Aug 1951 Photos
Recommissioning of USS Menhaden, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 7 Aug 1951
25 Sep 1951

25 Sep 1951 Photos
USS Caiman departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 25 Sep 1951, photo 1 of 2USS Caiman departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 25 Sep 1951, photo 2 of 2USS Caiman at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 25 Sep 1951; note USS Charr and USS Baya in background
5 Nov 1951

5 Nov 1951 Photos
USS Charr off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 5 Nov 1951
9 Nov 1951

9 Nov 1951 Photos
USS Charr at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 9 Nov 1951, photo 1 of 2; note USS Baya and USS Montrose nearbyUSS Charr at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 9 Nov 1951, photo 2 of 2
19 Nov 1951

United States
4 Jan 1952

United States
6 Feb 1952

6 Feb 1952 Photos
Recommissioning ceremony of Guitarro, Hammerhead, and Hardhead at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 6 Feb 1952
14 Feb 1952

14 Feb 1952 Photos
USS Carbonero off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 14 Feb 1952, photo 1 of 2; note Regulus missile launcherUSS Carbonero off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 14 Feb 1952, photo 2 of 2; note Regulus missile launcher
18 Feb 1952

18 Feb 1952 Photos
Aft plan view looking forward of USS Carbonero at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 18 Feb 1952, photo 1 of 2; note USS Diodon outboard and USS Segundo forwardAft plan view looking forward of USS Carbonero at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 18 Feb 1952, photo 2 of 2; note Diodon, Guitarro, Hardhead, and Juneau nearby
25 Mar 1952

25 Mar 1952 Photos
USS Archerfish at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 25 Mar 1952, photo 1 of 3USS Archerfish at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 25 Mar 1952, photo 2 of 3USS Archerfish at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 25 Mar 1952, photo 3 of 3
28 May 1952

28 May 1952 Photos
USS Archerfish off Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 28 May 1952
13 Aug 1952

United States
9 Mar 1953

9 Mar 1953 Photos
Elizabeth Murphy, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, Harry Murphy, and Rear Admiral L. S. Fiske at the recommissioning ceremony of USS Menhaden, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 9 Mar 1953
4 May 1953

4 May 1953 Photos
USS Menhaden departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 4 May 1953, photo 1 of 2USS Menhaden departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 4 May 1953, photo 2 of 2
6 Jul 1953

6 Jul 1953 Photos
Crew of USS Segundo being inspected during change of command ceremony, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 6 Jul 1953
30 Sep 1953

United States
  • Lieutenant Commander J. O. House, Jr. relieved Commander W. P. Murphy at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States as the commanding officer of USS Carbonero. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Carbonero | Vallejo, California | CPC]
30 Sep 1953 Photos
Lieutenant Commander J. O. House, Jr. relieving Commander W. P. Murphy as the commanding officer of USS Carbonero, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 30 Sep 1953
1 Dec 1953

United States 1 Dec 1953 Photos
Lieutenant Commander George Kittredge being relieved by the new commanding officer of USS Sterlet, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1 Dec 1953
2 Dec 1953

2 Dec 1953 Photos
Submarine Tinosa after her deactivation overhaul and decommissioning at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 2 Dec 1953.
15 May 1954

15 May 1954 Photos
Recommissioning ceremony of Guitarro, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 15 May 1954
30 Jun 1954

30 Jun 1954 Photos
A composite map of Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 1954 Jun 30. Note that north is in the about 4:00 o’clock direction.
18 Sep 1954

18 Sep 1954 Photos
Submarines Pomodon and Menhaden at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 18 Sep 1954
1 Feb 1955

United States
30 Jun 1955

United States
  • USS Charr arrived at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States. Lieutenant Commander R. A. Harris relieved Commander W. A. Whitman as the new commanding officer. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Charr | Vallejo, California | CPC]
30 Jun 1955 Photos
Lieutenant Commander R. A. Harris assuming command of USS Charr, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 30 Jun 1955
18 Oct 1955

18 Oct 1955 Photos
Crew of USS Segundo hearing an address during her change of command at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 18 Oct 1955
25 Oct 1955

United States
28 Nov 1955

28 Nov 1955 Photos
USS Segundo underway off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 28 Nov 1955
29 Nov 1955

United States 29 Nov 1955 Photos
USS Charr departing Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 29 Nov 1955
6 Jan 1956

United States
9 May 1956

9 May 1956 Photos
USS Rock at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 9 May 1956, photo 1 of 2USS Rock at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 9 May 1956, photo 2 of 2
19 May 1956

19 May 1956 Photos
Visitors aboard USS Macabi at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, Armed Forces Day, 19 May 1956Visitors looking through the periscope of USS Macabi at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, Armed Forces Day, 19 May 1956
23 May 1956

United States
23 Feb 1957

United States 23 Feb 1957 Photos
Lieutenant Eugene Dente speaking at the USS Capitaine recommissioning ceremony, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 23 Feb 1957
3 Jun 1958

United States
28 Jul 1958

28 Jul 1958 Photos
USS Rock at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 28 Jul 1958
26 Aug 1961

26 Aug 1961 Photos
Forward twin 5”/38 caliber gun turrets aboard Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer USS O’Brien at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 26 Aug 1961. Note the Hedgehog launchers behind the turrets.
6 Nov 1962

United States
  • While at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California, United States, submarine Hackleback was reclassified an auxiliary research submarine and received the new designation AGSS-295. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Hackleback | Vallejo, California | CPC]
30 Jun 1966

United States
12 Dec 1966

United States
14 Dec 1966

United States
20 Dec 1966

United States
1 Mar 1967

United States
21 Mar 1967

United States
29 May 1967

United States
4 Dec 1968

United States
  • Submarine Hackleback, physically at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard at Vallejo, California, United States, was sold to the Zidell Explorations of Portland, Oregon, United States for scrapping. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Hackleback | Vallejo, California | CPC]
13 Sep 1969

United States
  • USS Rock was decommissioned for the second and final time at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California, United States, and was struck from the US Naval Register. ww2dbase [Mare Island Navy Yard | Rock | Vallejo, California | CPC]
30 Apr 1971

30 Apr 1971 Photos
Inactive US Navy submarines Cusk, Rock, Bashaw, Spinax, Pomodon, Medregal, and Diodon at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 30 Apr 1971
1 Apr 1996

United States



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