Miscellaneous Pictures - Part Two

                                                        Taking it green over the bow.

                   Transferring something from the DYSON to the CLAXTON
                via highline. Or vice-versa.

                         Another view of the alongside operation, note the "Little Beaver"
                    logo on the side of the bridge.

                Flying the "Homeward Bound Pennant". Underway and bound for
                the States in October 1945. The pennant is flown in lieu of tlhe regular
                Commissioning Pennant when headed home after a long overseas
                deployment. Pennant length is supposed to one foot for each man
                aboard who has been away for a certain length of time.

                        Pulling away from the alongside operation. Note the movie screen
                    rigged on the fantail. This would not have been done during war
                    time conditions and only in port if in a rear area.

                     The Claxton is hit by a Kamikaze in Leyte Gulf. November 1, 1944.
                     Thanks to Dave McComb for this picture.

                            This page revised July 15, 2005

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