Refueling Two Ships
Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
James E. Boesch
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Date1966–1968
PeriodVietnam War; Cold War
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of James Boesch PH3 66-68. P2020.28.101
Object numberP2020.28.101
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Official horizontal aerial image of the oiler USS Severn (AO-61) refueling two other ships at sea. The oiler is in the center of the image, between the two other ships. The aircraft carrier USS Intrepid is at the bottom right. There are airplanes parked on the flight deck. The guided missile cruiser USS Belknap (DLG-26) is at top left. The sea is calm around them with some waves behind the ships. There is a white border around the image.On View
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