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Rare 1934 Photo USS Dewey (YFD-1) Auxiliary Navy Drydock Phillipines Subic Bay For Sale
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Rare 1934 Photo USS Dewey (YFD-1) Auxiliary Navy Drydock Phillipines Subic Bay:
$69.99
This 1934 photo depicts the USS Dewey (YFD-1) drydock in Subic Bay, Phillipines. This is a rare photo in the way that it was created with a backing card stock. There are a few other photos of the USS Dewey, but not for sale currently online of this size and presentation.
Approximate size: 12 inches x 10 inches USS Dewey (YFD-1) was a floating dry dock built for the United States Navy in 1905, and named for American Admiral George Dewey. The auxiliary floating drydock was towed to her station in the Philippines in 1906 and remained there until scuttled by American forces in 1942, to prevent her falling into the hands of the invading Japanese.
Dewey was put into service in the U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay at Olongapo and remained active through World War I and the interwar years. Sank 24 May 1910 while receiving a torpedo boat. Raised undamaged on 29 June and put back in service. After the outbreak of World War II, Dewey was moved to Mariveles, Bataan, when the U.S. forces retreated to that peninsula. As the reality of the situation of the U.S. forces became apparent, several undamaged ships, including Dewey, were ordered scuttled to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Japanese. On 8 April 1942, Dewey\'s docking officer, Lt. C. J. Weschler, scuttled the drydock. Three damaged ships were also scuttled with Dewey during the Battle of Bataan; the submarine tender Canopus and the minesweeper Bittern and the tugboat Napa.
She was later raised by the Japanese and towed to Manila Bay, but was sunk again by Allied forces. American Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bombers attacked her on 12 and 13 November 1944, ending her 35 years of service.
Dewey earned one battle star for her World War II service.
Please inspect the pictures, as they give the best representation of condition.May have discoloring, edge or corner wear, marks, creases, fading, smudges, corner or edge bends, tears, or corners missing.
In particular, there is a chunk missing from the card stock on the lower front right hand side.
(BB180 inventory number)
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