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CL-92 at Anchor  

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CL92 Commissioning
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

CL92 Commissioning
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
Capt. W.E. Miller Speaking
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)
CL92 Commissioning Crew Aft
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
CL92 Launching
Launching of the U.S.S. Little Rock CL92

Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
17 Jun 1945


Official U.S. Navy Photograph
 
CL92 Underway 14 Jul 1945
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
Valpariso Chile U.S.S. Little Rock
on South America Cruise


Anchored off Valpariso, Chile 01 Feb 1946
From WT1c Sam Hacket.


Official Navy Photograph
CL92 Unknown date
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
CL92 photo by Keith Pry S1/C 1944-1946
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
CL92 Valpariso 1946 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
Little Rock CL92 Photo USS Little Rock CL-92

Pierside in South America 1945 - 1946

Photograph  courtesy of Ed Stiles ENS
U.S.S. Little Rock  1945-1946
CL92 Pierside 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
CL92 Underway
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
Little Rock in Stockholm
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.
USS Cone, USS Glennon and Cruiser


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.
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CL-92 Stbd Looking Forward
U.S.S. Little Rock CL-92

Starboard side looking forward.
June 20, 1947

NavSource Photo #0409208
Peter Bakels

CL92 Stbd Looking Aft
U.S.S. Little Rock CL-92

Starboard side looking aft..
June 20, 1947

NavSource Photo #0409207
Peter Bakels

CL92 Underway
U.S.S. Little Rock CL-92 Underway

Date uncertain.

Photograph received from Little Rock Association Member
Roger Oosterink DC3
, 1947-1948


USS Little Rock CL92 at Trieste, Italy 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

  CL-92 Cape Cod Canal
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.

CL92 to CL102 Hi Line
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.
CL92 to CL102 Hi Line
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.
CL92 to CL102 Hi Line
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.
CL92 to CL102 Hi Line
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.
  Three CL's together
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.
  Little Rock in Greece
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.

CL92 Venice 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
CL92 with Tug
U.S.S. Little Rock CL92
with Tug and Whaleboat


Date, location and photo source unknown.


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