1945 Original Press Photo by U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPHER.
Designed to serve as communications center and provide space for commanders of amphibious operations, the U.S. Navy's 17 Amphibious Force Flagships were literally "Floating Headquarters" for many vital Allied invasions in World War 2.
With the exception of the USS Ancon, all AGCs were converted form standard Maritime Commission "C-2" Hulls and were named after mountain ranges.
This photo depicts activities aboard the USS Ancon, first of the class, which was "Floating Headquarters" for the assault on Sicily and served as communications center during the Normandy Invasion.
USS Ancon (AGC-4) was one of three identical ships built for the Panama Railroad Company put into operation in 1938. The ship was converted to a troop ship by the Army in January 1942, making several voyages to Australia with troops as an Army Transport.
Photo is Dated: September 27, 1945.
THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PHOTO, NOT A COPY OR SCANS.
Photo Measures Approximately: 10 x 8 Inches.
THERE ARE FEW MINOR CREASE MARKINGS.
Part Number: AAA61960
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