Aerial, port sideview of PATUXENT underway, circa 1941

black-and-white photograph

8 x 10 inch emulsion on paper black-and-white aerial photograph of PATUXENT, underway, circa 1941. The photo shows that port side and some of the deck in vast, calm seas. The PATUXENT's hull has a camouflage paint scheme. Hand written on back in pencil: "AO 44 - USS PATUXENT / R-2-1 / BS67961" Typed on back: "BS#67961" Stamped on back in red ink: " RELEASED OFFICIAL NAVY PHOTOGRAPH / If published / Credit line must read / OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPH"