Photo #: NH 98885
USS Atlanta (IX-304)
The ship's two "macks", seen from forward while she
was completing conversion to a weapons effects test ship at the
Hunters' Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California, circa
October 1964.
The original picture caption, released by 12th Naval District
Office of Public Information, reads: "The two masts atop
the DLG (guided missile frigate) deck houses are identical
in appearance, but, like the deck houses themselves, the forward
one is designed specifically for blast resistance."
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 98888
USS Atlanta (IX-304)
Stress measuring device mounted on one of Atlanta's masts,
photographed as she was completing conversion to a weapons effects
test ship at the Hunters' Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco,
California, circa October 1964.
The original picture caption, released by 12th Naval District
Office of Public Information, reads: "Several hundred of
the measuring devices are placed throughout the ship. They are
calibrated to measure the amount of stress the blasts impose
on the ship and what, if any, damage was done."
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 98890
USS Atlanta (IX-304)
Shock mounted data recorders on board Atlanta, photographed
as she was completing conversion to a weapons effects test ship
at the Hunters' Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California,
circa October 1964.
The original picture caption, released by 12th Naval District
Office of Public Information, reads: "The measuring devices
channel the desired data to shock mounted recorders deep in the
ship. The shock mounting system ensures the continued recording
of data during the tests."
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 98887
USS Atlanta (IX-304)
Shock mounting system for equipment mounted on board Atlanta,
photographed as she was completing conversion to a weapons effects
test ship at the Hunters' Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco,
California, circa October 1964.
The original picture caption, released by 12th Naval District
Office of Public Information, reads: "The shock mounted
recorders are suspended on 'rubber rope' between the ceiling
and deck. Regardless of the shock the ship receives, the equipment
will float free insuring accurate recording."
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 98889
USS Atlanta (IX-304)
Shock mounted coffee maker on board Atlanta, photographed
as she was completing conversion to a weapons effects test ship
at the Hunters' Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California,
circa October 1964.
The original picture caption, released by 12th Naval District
Office of Public Information, reads: "Recording equipment
isn't the only item shock mounted in Atlanta. When all
loose gear is stowed for the tests, Atlanta sailors can
still get a cup of hot coffee."
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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