Help With Location Identification: My father was an officer on the USS Antietam in 1945-46. In going through some of his photos, I ran across this picture, but I don't know where it...

jmdenver Loc: Colorado

My father was an officer on the USS Antietam in 1945-46. In going through some of his photos, I ran across this picture, but I don't know where it was taken. Can anyone help identify where this picture was taken? Obviously, the bay is large enough for an aircraft carrier and other war ships. My guess is either Manila or somewhere in China, but I am open to any help I can get. Thanks.

USS Antietam 1945-46

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Picdude Loc: Ohio

Have you any idea of the date the picture was taken?

jmdenver Loc: Colorado

The best guess is sometime in 1946.

Picdude wrote:

Have you any idea of the date the picture was taken?

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Is there a Naval warships history web page somewhere.

jmdenver Loc: Colorado

John_F wrote:

Is there a Naval warships history web page somewhere.

I don't know. Would there be one specifically for the Antietam or are you talking about a more general history of naval warships. Do you know where might I look for this type of information?

Dan821 Loc: Traveling........

Just guessing I would say a view of Hong Kong looking down from Victoria Peak toward Repulse Bay, or Victoria Harbor.

jmdenver Loc: Colorado

Dan821,

You're the best. I googled Victoria Peak and found some images from the the early 1960s. There are several landmarks in the more recent pictures that match perfectly with the one from 1946. Many thanks for your assistance.

John

tradergeorge Loc: Newport, Kentucky

Dan821 wrote:

Just guessing I would say a view of Hong Kong looking down from Victoria Peak toward Repulse Bay, or Victoria Harbor.

This was going to be my guess also...

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

this help?

http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/whoami.htm

use the find and use Antietam in the find box....

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

jmdenver wrote:

Dan821,

You're the best. I googled Victoria Peak and found some images from the the early 1960s. There are several landmarks in the more recent pictures that match perfectly with the one from 1946. Many thanks for your assistance.

John

WOW - this just shows what an amazing repository of information resides amongst the collective hogdom! If you can't figure something out, ask here!

Dan821 Loc: Traveling........

jmdenver wrote:

Dan821,

You're the best. I googled Victoria Peak and found some images from the the early 1960s. There are several landmarks in the more recent pictures that match perfectly with the one from 1946. Many thanks for your assistance.

John

Thanks! Just trying to help.
Been there many times and it is a spectacular view of the city.
Definitely one to add to your bucket list! :)

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

jmdenver wrote:

My father was an officer on the USS Antietam in 1945-46. In going through some of his photos, I ran across this picture, but I don't know where it was taken. Can anyone help identify where this picture was taken? Obviously, the bay is large enough for an aircraft carrier and other war ships. My guess is either Manila or somewhere in China, but I am open to any help I can get. Thanks.

Go to: www.hullnumber.com/CV-36

I believe that will give you the information that you seek.

jmdenver Loc: Colorado

Madman wrote:

Go to: www.hullnumber.com/CV-36

I believe that will give you the information that you seek.

Thank you to all who have been so helpful. The individuals on this site are a fountain of knowledge. With sincere appreciation.

JMD

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

jmdenver wrote:

Thank you to all who have been so helpful. The individuals on this site are a fountain of knowledge. With sincere appreciation.

JMD

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Dan821 wrote:

Just guessing I would say a view of Hong Kong looking down from Victoria Peak toward Repulse Bay, or Victoria Harbor.

I agree, Hong Kong