My second ship, USS Mount Katmai (AE16),was an ammunition ship. I served nearly 4 and one half years aboard her. Three tours during Viet Nam. She was part of the Service Force Pacific Fleet (SERVPAC). Mount Katmai has been decommissioned.
Mt. Katmai's pilot house. The Boatswains Mate of the Watch is scrutinzing the Helmsman as he concentrates on maintaining the assigned course.
We had so much ammo to deliver to the combatants that with all five holds full, all deck space fore and aft was covered with ordnance.
Preparing to attach the cargo hook to a pallet of ammo during Underway Replenishment.
Third Division, the Gun Gang, at quarters for entering port.
We were assigned to stand Shore Patrol duty on a rotating basis. Here, I take my turn during a ship's picnic on Grande Island in Subic Bay, Phillipine Islands.
USS Mount Katmai Gallery
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