Gato-class submarine USS Silversides during trials off Mare Island, San Pablo Bay, California, United States, 31 Mar 1942. Photo 1 of 2.Gato-class submarine USS Silversides during trials off Mare Island, San Pablo Bay, California, United States, 31 Mar 1942. Photo 2 of 2.Destroyer USS Shaw off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States after being fitted with a new bow section, 5 Jul 1942.Broadside view of submarine USS Tinosa off Mare Island Navy Yard, San Pablo Bay, California, United States, 5 Mar 1943.
Gato-class submarine USS Silversides during trials off Mare Island, San Pablo Bay, California, United States, 31 Mar 1942. Photo 1 of 2.Gato-class submarine USS Silversides during trials off Mare Island, San Pablo Bay, California, United States, 31 Mar 1942. Photo 2 of 2.Destroyer USS Shaw off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States after being fitted with a new bow section, 5 Jul 1942.Broadside view of submarine USS Tinosa off Mare Island Navy Yard, San Pablo Bay, California, United States, 5 Mar 1943.
Cruiser USS Portland as seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California after overhaul, 17 May 1943.Cruiser USS Honolulu seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 12 Nov 1943. Note her new Measure 32, Design 2C paint scheme.Cruiser USS Portland as seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California after overhaul, 30 Jul 1944. She is painted in Measure 32, Design 7D. Photo 1 of 2Cruiser USS Portland as seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California after overhaul, 30 Jul 1944. She is painted in Measure 32, Design 7D. Photo 2 of 2
Cruiser USS Portland as seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California after overhaul, 17 May 1943.Cruiser USS Honolulu seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, United States, 12 Nov 1943. Note her new Measure 32, Design 2C paint scheme.Cruiser USS Portland as seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California after overhaul, 30 Jul 1944. She is painted in Measure 32, Design 7D. Photo 1 of 2Cruiser USS Portland as seen off Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California after overhaul, 30 Jul 1944. She is painted in Measure 32, Design 7D. Photo 2 of 2


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