USS Abner Read (DD 526). Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken circa April 1943, showing the ship as first completed. This image was retouched by wartime censors to eliminate radar antennas atop the foremast and Mark 37 gun director. It was also published reversed, so the bow points right instead of left. (Released/U.S. Navy Photo from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command)
USS Abner Read
Released/U.S. Navy Photo from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Download larger version (jpg, 8.9 MB).

USS Abner Read (DD 526). Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken circa April 1943, showing the ship as first completed. This image was retouched by wartime censors to eliminate radar antennas atop the foremast and Mark 37 gun director. It was also published reversed, so the bow points right instead of left.

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