The U.S.S. Little Rock CL92
Ship Photo Tour
Navy and other "Official" Photographs
Page last updated: 23 July 2011
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U.S.S.
Little Rock CL92 Commissioning Ceremony Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 17 Jun 1945 Photograph courtesy of Ed Stiles ENS U.S.S. Little Rock 1945-1946 |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock CL92 Commissioning Ceremony Podium with Capt. Miller and Guests Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 17 Jun 1945 Official U.S. Navy Photograph |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock CL92 Commissioning Ceremony Capt. William E. Miller Accepts Command Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 17 Jun 1945 Official U.S. Navy Photograph (Edited) |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock CL92 Commissioning Ceremony View of assembled crew Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 17 Jun 1945 Official U.S. Navy Photograph Provided by Walde Lindemann ADAN, AV Division 1946-49 |
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Launching
of the U.S.S.
Little Rock CL92 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 17 Jun 1945 Official U.S. Navy Photograph |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock CL92 Underway Official Navy Photo. Date taken: 14 Jul 1945. Location: Probably Delaware River or Delaware Bay. Note the small "92" hull designation. Photograph courtesy of Mr. Robert Brani. Received from the estate of Thomas Peth |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock on South America Cruise Anchored off Valpariso, Chile 01 Feb 1946 From WT1c Sam Hacket. Official Navy Photograph |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock CL92 probably on South American Cruise The origin of this photo is unknown. It was originally colorized but has been returned to black & white format for authenticity. The similar profile to the above photo may indicate it was taken during the South America cruise in 1945 - 1946. Most likely an Official Navy Photograph |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock CL92 on South American Cruise The origin of this photo is unknown. The photo to the left is a better rendering of the two black & white photos above. Probably taken during the South America cruise in 1945 - 1946. Photo furnished by Pry, son of Keith K. Pry S1/C 1944-1946 |
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USS
Little Rock CL-92 Pierside, Valpariso, Chile S.A. 01 Feb 1946 Photograph courtesy of Ed Stiles ENS U.S.S. Little Rock 1945-1946 |
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USS
Little Rock CL-92 Pierside in South America 1945 - 1946 Photograph courtesy of Ed Stiles ENS U.S.S. Little Rock 1945-1946 |
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USS
Little Rock CL-92 Pierside. Location Unknown Note the small "92" hull designation. Photo submitted by Edward Stiles ENS U.S.S. Little Rock 1945-1946 |
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U.S.S. Little Rock Underway Date and Location Uncertain. Note the large "92" hull designation. Photograph courtesy of Little Rock Association Walter Nebiker ( Member #495) SN, 1947-1948 |
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U.S.S. Little Rock Stockholm, Sweden 11-18 Jul 1946 Little Rock is one of the two light cruisers moored in the background. At this time Little Rock was operating with USS Houston CL-81 (CAPT Neil Kittrell Dietrich), USS Perry DD844 (CDR Clyde James Van Arsdall Jr.), USS Warrington DD843 (CDR Donald Wesley Wulzen), USS Glennon DD840 (CDR George Washington Pressey), and USS Cone DD866 (CDR John Shannon). An unknown Swedish Ship is also shown. |
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U.S.S. Little Rock or U.S.S. Houston (CL-81) In un-named Northern European port. In 1946 Little Rock was operating in Northern European waters with the cruiser Houston and 4 destroyers. The adjacent picture shows the USS Cole (DD866) and the USS Glennon DD840 tied up adjacent to a light Cleveland Class cruiser. The cruiser is either the Houston of the Little Rock. Input from viewers is appreciated. Contact the webmaster. |
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U.S.S. Little Rock CL-92 Starboard side looking forward. June 20, 1947 NavSource Photo #0409208 Peter Bakels |
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U.S.S. Little Rock CL-92 Starboard side looking aft.. June 20, 1947 NavSource Photo #0409207 Peter Bakels |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock CL-92 Underway Date uncertain. Photograph received from Little Rock Association Member Roger Oosterink DC3, 1947-1948 |
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U.S.S. Little Rock CL92 at Trieste, Italy - Feb 1948 A very unique view of the Little Rock, enhanced by the silouettes of three Trieste citizens. Photo contributed by shipmate Walt Nebiker, SN, 4th Division 1947-48 |
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U.S.S. Little Rock makes
transit of Cape Cod Canal, Cape Cod, MA Date uncertain, ca. 1946-1949 U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Courtesy of Captain Don Fink, 1983. |
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U.S.S. Little Rock CL92 hi-lines to U.S.S. Portsmouth CL102 Week of 11 Apr 1948 USS Little Rock CL92 approaching USS Portsmouth CL102 on her starboard side in preparation for hi-line operations. Note that some of the crew of CL102 are seen standing near Turret #2. Photo was taken by an unknown CL102 crewmember. |
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U.S.S. Little Rock CL92 hi-lines to U.S.S. Portsmouth CL102 Week of 11 Apr 1948 Similar to above photo except that a CL102 crew member is standing close to the photographer. Note: The USS Little Rock chronology for this period indicates that Little Rock was operating out of Newport, RI and was at times operating with USS Portmouth CL102. Photo was taken by an unknown CL102 crewmember. |
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U.S.S. Little Rock CL92 hi-lines to U.S.S. Portsmouth CL102 Week of 11 Apr 1948 Photo shows Little Rock now alongside Portsmouth, and clearly shows crew of CL92 engaging in hi line operations. Photo was taken by an unknown CL102 crewmember. |
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U.S.S. Little Rock CL92 hi-lines to U.S.S. Portsmouth CL102 Week of 11 Apr 1948 Final photo of four shows Little Rock at a distance from Portsmouth after having broken away from hi line operation. Photo was taken by an unknown CL102 crewmember. |
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Three Cleveland Class Cruisers
USS Providence (CL-82); USS Little Rock (CL-92); and USS Portsmouth (CL-102) (listed left to right) Pierside San Juan, Puerto Rico, 15 May 1948. (Note the differing radar antenna rigs, and other details of these three Cleveland class light cruisers, each ten hull numbers apart in the cruiser hull number series. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. |
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U.S. Sixth Task Fleet
Commanded by
Vice Admiral Forrest P. Sherman Sixth Task
Fleet ships silhouetted by the evening sun, while anchored in
Phaleron Bay, Piraeus, Greece, 17 October 1948. The ships are (from left to right):
USS Little Rock CL-92
USS Franklin D, Roosevelt CVB-42 USS Providence CL-82 USS Albany CA-123 Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. |
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U.S.S.
Little Rock Entering Venice, Italy 26 November 1948 Photograph is courtesy of Little Rock Association Member Merle Fox (#606) SN, 1948-1949 |
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U.S.S. Little Rock CL92 with Tug and Whaleboat Date, location and photo source unknown. |
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