Pictures of the Mothball Fleet (6/13/98):
This is ammunition ship AE-22, the USS Mauna Kea. Launched 5/3/1956.
The mine sweeper USS Excel, MSO 439. At Suisun Bay since 9/92.
Launched 9/25/1953.
Close up of gun mounts.
The LPH 11, USS New Orleans and LPH 3, USS Okinawa in a deep sleep.
LPH 3 Proudly shows off her number.
The American Racer, Lincoln, and Agent.
Unknown crusiers.
Landing Ship Dock, LSD 50 USS Fort Fisher. Launched 4/22/1972.
Cruisers.
The last of the victory ships.