United States Navy — Light cruiser

USS Fargo (CL-106) — service history

This is the full service history. For the vessel's particulars, photograph and specifications, see the entry.

In the words of the US Navy. The account below is reproduced verbatim from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, compiled by the Naval History and Heritage Command — a work of the United States Government, in the public domain, and the only text on this site not written here.

Contents

Before commissioning
Second World War 1939–1945
1943 1
1945 1
Post-war 1946–1949
1946 40
April 1
May 35
June 2
August 1
December 1
1947 6
1948 2
1949 11
References 10

Periods, years and the actions beside them are read out of the text — the source is one continuous narrative with no divisions of its own. A period is the calendar, not a claim: a vessel with a 1951 section was not necessarily off Korea.

Before commissioning

The U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Fargo (CL-106) laid up in the Reserve Basin at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Pennsylvania (USA), in about 1965. USS Portsmouth (CL-102) is at right. U.S. Navy — Official U.S. Navy photo NH 72660 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command — Public domain — Wikimedia Commons

Named for the city in the state of North Dakota. The name had previously been assigned to a light cruiser, CL-85, but the ship had been re-ordered as a carrier, CV-27, and consequently renamed Langley ( q.v .)

Second World War 1939–1945

1943

Fargo (CL-106) was laid down on 23 August 1943 at Camden, N.J., by the New York Shipbuilding Corp.; launched on 25 February 1945; sponsored by Mrs. Stella G. Olsen, the wife of Fargo, N.D. mayor Fred O. Olsen; and commissioned on 9 December 1945 at the Philadelphia, (Pa.) Naval Shipyard, Capt. Wyatt Craig in command.

1945

Fargo spent the rest of December 1945 and much of January 1946 fitting out at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, ultimately departing that port on 17 January 1946, and for a brief cruise to Norfolk, Va. On 24 January, Fargo steamed out of Norfolk bound for Guantánamo Bay, Cuba to begin her shakedown cruise—arriving at Guantánamo Bay that same day. The cruiser’s shakedown evolutions continued through February, but on 21 February she departed Guantánamo for San Juan, Puerto Rico, and then Culebra Island, Puerto Rico. Fargo returned to Guantánamo by 13 March, at which point her shakedown cruise was complete, and she stood out that day for Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, arriving at the latter on 16 March.

Post-war 1946–1949

1946

April 1946

Fargo remained idle in port at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard until 15 April 1946 at which point Vice Adm. Bernard H. Bieri, Sr. (Commander, Tenth Fleet) transferred his flag to the cruiser. The ship steamed from Philadelphia that day with Vice Adm. Bieri on board for a goodwill cruise with a two-day port call at Bermuda, U.K. on 17 April before steaming for Guantánamo and onward to further visits at Trinidad, U.K. [Republic of Trinidad and Tobago] Recife and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Montevideo, Uruguay. Fargo crossed the equator for the first time while on the portion of the cruise en route to Recife, allowing the crew to participate in the time-honored ceremonies converting first-time crossing "pollywogs" into "shellbacks." Fargo steamed past Sugarloaf Mountain and into Rio de Janeiro harbor, a popular stop for the crew in terms of rest and relaxation, on 14 May 1946.

May 1946

Fargo arrived in Montevideo on 24 May 1946 to a warm reception with every diplomatic courtesy being observed between Fargo ’s crew and the Uruguayan delegation. Lt. L. E. Haughey, USNR, Assistant Naval Attaché, along with CSK Allan T. Russell (also from the Naval Attaché's office) both came on board Fargo at 1130—bringing along several members of the local branch of the National City Bank of New York to the sounds of the whistle buoy in the outer harbor. The Naval Attaché office members made preliminary arrangements before Fargo reached the dock so the bank representative could make monetary exchanges with the ship supply officer. Fargo , after pulling alongside the pier in the inner harbor, was visited by Capt. Forrest Tucker, USNR, U.S. Naval Attaché along with the Aide of the Inspector General of the Uruguayan Navy. Tucker and the aide welcomed Vice Adm. Bieri and Capt. Craig along with making further arrangements towards Fargo 's stay at Montevideo.

Vice Adm. Bieri, Capt. Craig, and Capt. Tucker, at 1430, visited Vice Adm. Gustavo A. Schroder, Inspector General of the Uruguayan Navy (equivalent to U.S. Chief of Naval Operations). The same U.S. naval delegation, at 1440, all visited with U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay William Dawson. Vice Adm. Schroder, at 1530, returned the favor with his aides by calling upon Vice Adm. Bieri and Capt. Craig on board Fargo .

Ambassador Dawson, at 1630, visited Vice Adm. Bieri and Capt. Craig on board Fargo with Capt. Forrest escorting him. Vice Adm. Bieri and Capt. Craig, at 1700, accompanied Ambassador Dawson for a visit to Uruguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Eduardo R. Larreta, President Dr. Juan J. Amézaga of Uruguay received Vice Adm. Bieri and Capt. Craig with Ambassador Dawson and Capt. Forrest as escort at 1730. The day's events concluded with dinner and dancing at 2030 hosted by the American Association of Montevideo at the Punta Carreta Golf Club in honor of Vice Adm. Bieri, his staff, along with Capt. Craig and the crew of Fargo . Vice Adm. Bieri's band provided the evening's music.

Vice Adm. Bieri, at 1100 on 25 May 1946, was accompanied by Capt. Forrest plus an honor guard of sailors and marines provided by Fargo and Bieri's band for a ceremonial wreath laying at the Artigas Monument in the center of Montevideo. Several Uruguayan dignitaries also attended the event. Approximately 100 of Fargo 's crew were offered a free trip to Santa Lucía, Uruguay—sponsored by the Central Uruguay Railway—from 1255-1820. Capt. Forrest, at 1900, hosted a reception and cocktail dance at the Montevideo Jockey Club in honor of Vice Adm. Bieri, his staff, Capt. Craig, and the crew of Fargo . Vice Adm. Bieri's band provided music once again with over 350 guests and high Uruguayan officials attending. The parties continued to be held early in the ship’s visit to introduce the U.S. naval officers to the Uruguayan delegation and other guests in the area to assure a pleasant visit before Fargo 's departure.

The following day, 26 May 1946, was purposely kept free of official diplomatic functions to give Fargo 's officers and crew time to relax. The president of the Montevideo Jockey Club invited Fargo 's complement to attend horse races at the Maroñas Race Track [ Hipódromo Nacional de Maroñas ] as his guests.

Vice Adm. Bieri, Capt. Craig, officers from Bieri's staff, and Fargo 's officers all were back on diplomatic duties the next day as they attended a luncheon at the Nogaró Hotel at 1230 on 27 May 1946—hosted by the American Association of Uruguay. Ambassador Dawson also attended, accompanied by the British Ambassador George Gordon Medlicott Vereker, MC, KGMC, with Capt. Forrest as escort.

The afternoon's activities centered around the Argentine light cruiser [training ship] La Argentina (C-3). La Argentina 's commanding officer, at 1400, visited Vice Adm. Bieri and Capt. Craig on board Fargo . Originally, the U.S. delegation was to return the favor by visiting at 1500 but La Argentina 's commanding officer did not return to his ship until 1540. Vice Adm. Bieri's chief of staff took on the duties of the return visit on board La Argentina accompanied by Capt. Forrest.

La Argentina hosted a reception at 1800. Following the reception on the cruiser was a dance from 2100-2400 for Fargo ’s crew at the Retiro Restaurant in Parque Rodó, hosted by the American Association of Montevideo. Vice Adm. Bieri's band provided music and local English-speaking women attended as dance partners.

British Naval Attaché, Capt. Valentine M. Wyndham-Quin, visited Vice Adm. Bieri on board Fargo at 0930 on 28 May 1946 followed by visits with Capt. Craig and Capt. Forrest. The American Association of Montevideo, at 1130, hosted the first of two large barbecues for Fargo 's crew at the Swift Country Club, with transportation to the event handled by tugboats from the National Port Administration.

Vice Adm. Bieri, at 1300, hosted several guests on board Fargo for a private luncheon in his cabin, hosting Rear Adm. Juan A. Guimil, R.O.U., Capt. Juan A. Battione, Chief of Staff, Capt. Héctor E. Luisi, Sub-Minister of Defense, Capt. Juan J. Miller, Chief of Communications, and Capt. Juan M. Canosa, Port Director.

The English Club of Montevideo, at 1900, hosted a cocktail party in honor of Vice Adm. Bieri, his staff, Capt. Craig, and Fargo 's officers. This was followed by a dance from 2100-2400 by the American Association at the Retiro Restaurant for Fargo 's crew.

Rear Adm. Jean G. Gayral, French Naval Attaché to Brazil, visited Capt. Craig at 1000 on 29 May 1946 on board Fargo . Vice Adm. Gustavo A. Schroeder, Inspector General of the Uruguayan Navy, hosted a luncheon with other Uruguayan Naval officers at 1300 at the Parque Hotel to honor Vice Adm. Bieri, Capt. Craig and their respective staffs. Capt. Forrest escorted the U.S. delegation.

Father Grant, an English priest working with sponsor Apostleship of the Sea, arranged for 80 members of Fargo 's crew to take a bus trip to Colón at 1330. Vice Adm. Bieri, at 1500, approved Capt. Forrest's arranging of an inspection tour of the Uruguayan Naval Academy. The entire Uruguayan academy corps was brought up for the inspection and a later review for the officers. Argentine Ambassador Gregorio N. Martínez visited Vice Adm. Bieri and Capt. Craig on board Fargo at 1700. The evening concluded with dinner at 2130 as Vice Adm. Bieri, Capt. Craig, Capt. Forrest, and several invited officers were hosted by Ambassador Dawson at his embassy residence.

Capt. William C. Butler, from Vice Adm. Bieri's staff, flew to the Uruguayan Naval Airbase at Laguna del Sauce at 1000 on 30 May 1946. Butler flew in company with seven officers from Fargo plus two of Fargo 's Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk s and pilots. The party departing from Fargo was also accompanied by a member of Capt. Forrest's office who had flown in a plane from the U.S. Military Air Attaché. The U.S. delegation was requested to conduct an inspection tour of the naval air base along with attending an outdoor barbecue. Rear Adm. Juan A. Guimil led the Uruguayan officer contingent. Vice President Alberto Guani of Uruguay attended for part of the occasion.

Vice Adm. Bieri, meanwhile at 1000, inspected the Uruguayan War College while accompanied by Capt. Forrest. Vice Adm. Bieri and Capt. Forrest, at 1030, went on to inspect the Uruguayan Military Academy and perform a complete review of the cadet corps, complete with Uruguayan honor guards and respective national anthems being played.

Vice Adm. Bieri, at 1200, attended a ceremony at the British cemetery while accompanied by an honor guard of sailors, marines, and his band. Ambassador Dawson presided over the commemoration of U.S. casualties interned in Montevideo. Fargo 's chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Frederick M. Norstad, ChC, officiated a religious ceremony at the event. Vice Adm. Bieri, at 1300, returned to Fargo to entertain several guests for a luncheon in his cabin. The guests included Vice Adm. Schroeder, Gen. Campos, Minister Laretta, Ambassador Dawson, William Mahan, President of the American Association, and Capt. Forrest. The Apostleship of the Sea and Father Grant sponsored a second bus trip to Manga at 1330 for another contingent of 80 of Fargo 's crew.

Fargo got underway at 1000 on 31 May 1946 to depart Montevideo, though the Montevideo radio station CX28 broadcast special programming to salute Fargo from 2230-2400. Capt. Forrest, on invitation from the radio station, thanked the people of Montevideo for their hospitality during Fargo 's visit with additional thanks extended to Vice Adm. Bieri, Capt. Craig, and the crew. Fargo steamed onward for her next goodwill tour of the Mediterranean which was scheduled to visit several ports including in Italy, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece, and France.

June 1946

Fargo sighted Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory, on 16 June 1946, then steamed to Naples, Italy, on 19 June to formally commence her Mediterranean tour. Fargo spent five days touring different Italian cities including the Isle of Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii and eventually Trieste to handle an international dispute.

Notably, in Trieste, Fargo entered the port on 24 June 1946 in company of destroyers Perry (DD-844) and New (DD-818). Fargo ’s officers served as representatives of U.S. interests during a dispute between Italy and Yugoslavia over the city’s status. Fargo , following relief from their duties after the Trieste Crisis, two weeks later, enjoyed a five-day port call in the Italian ports of Venice and Lido from 8-13 July.

August 1946

Fargo visited several ports along the North African coast in the Mediterranean next including Algiers, French Algeria, which afforded the crew an opportunity to tour the Casbah (citadel). The crew also visited the markets of Tangier, Spanish Morocco [Morocco]. This sweep through North Africa ended with a rendezvous at Gibraltar on 22 August 1946 for exercises with a group led by the large aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42). Fargo participated in the exercise with light cruiser Little Rock (CL-92). A group of destroyers joined the exercises including Noa (DD-841), Cone (DD-866), Corry (DD-817), Warrington (DD-843), New , and Perry . The group exercised at battle drills until returning to Naples on 29 August, each ship including Fargo steaming on independent assignments thereafter.

December 1946

Fargo ’s goodwill tour continued under a new commanding officer as Capt. Virgil E. Korns assumed command from Capt. Craig on 14 December 1946. The cruiser steamed back to Gibraltar on 6 February 1947 for refueling. She got underway on 8 February for the return trip to New York, arriving at the New York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn, N.Y., on 2 March, where she remained in upkeep status with the crew on leave until 15 April. Fargo got underway for Newport, R.I. that day and arrived on 17 April, remaining at anchor there until getting underway for a planned cruise to Norfolk, Va. Fargo completed this cruise by 15 May upon her return to Newport.

1947

Fargo , now under Vice Adm. Bieri’s flag of Commander, Naval Forces Mediterranean, upon dissolution of the Tenth Fleet in June 1947, remained at anchor until getting underway on 20 May 1947 in company of sister ship Huntington (CL-107) as they left Newport and rendezvoused with Houston (CL-81). The three cruisers steamed for Gibraltar for the next goodwill tour of the Mediterranean, arriving at the British outpost on 30 May. The same three ships, Fargo included, steamed out of Gibraltar on 10 June for exercises ahead of arriving at Algiers on 13 June.

Fargo paid visits to the Bay of Chenoua, Algeria, Malta, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, and Salerno Bay, Italy through late-June and early-July 1947. Fargo left Salerno Bay on 20 July in company of Huntington and Juneau (CL-119), steaming for Rapallo, Italy, and arriving there on 22 July. Vice Adm. Bieri, on 1 August, broke his flag on Fargo and designated her as his flagship just before the ship reached La Maddalena, Italy, on 2 August. Fargo steamed into Naples, Italy one week later on 9 August rejoined by Huntington . The two cruisers left Naples on 18 August for Trieste followed by a stop in Venice on 26 August. Fargo 's crew enjoyed a five day port call before the ship got underway on 31 August to steam for Gibraltar.

Fargo reached Gibraltar on 5 September 1947 and stopped for refueling before making her way across the Atlantic for Newport, arriving on 13 September for another period of upkeep and repairs. Fargo completed her upkeep period while undergoing another change in command as Capt. Harvey T. Walsh assumed command from Capt. Korns on 17 September 1947. Fargo got underway on 23 October 1947 steaming for Norfolk, arriving on 24 October for preparations ahead of Atlantic Fleet exercises. The cruiser remained at anchor in Norfolk long enough to observe Navy Day on 27 October followed by embarkation of additional Naval Reservists on 28 October.

Fargo got underway from Norfolk on 29 October 1947 to join the groups participating in the fleet exercises taking place in zones ranging from Bermuda to the Newfoundland coast around Argentia. Vice Adm. Arthur W. Radford, Commander Second Task Fleet, wore his flag in Fargo as he commanded the exercise.

Fargo , upon departing Bermuda, continued training exercises that included surface, aerial, submarine, and amphibious landing phases of operations. Fargo 's immediate group included aircraft carrier Midway (CVB-41), sister ship Huntington , and Spokane (CL-120). Fargo observed a significant amphibious landing upon reaching Argentia on 9 November, witnessing the First Battalion Landing Team composed of the Eighth Marines conducting the operation with at least 500 marines making the landing. The exercise was designed to train for cold weather conditions.

Fargo steamed back for Norfolk on 15 November 1947 upon conclusion of the fleet exercises. Fargo got underway on 16 November for Newport and a brief upkeep period. The cruiser steamed out of Newport on 22 November and through the Cape Cod Canal for Boston, Mass. and a winter berth at the Boston Naval Shipyard, Charlestown, Mass., where she remained with her remaining crew largely disembarked and the ship in availability status for just over three months.

1948

Fargo , with a largely new crew assigned, next got underway on 11 March 1948 for a week and a half of sea trials to recalibrate her instruments. She next steamed for Norfolk on 22 November in preparation for operations in the Caribbean. Fargo arrived at Guantanamo Bay on 28 March. The ship remained in Cuban waters until getting underway on 29 April for San Juan, Puerto Rico, arriving on 1 May. Fargo completed her Caribbean operations and returned to Boston on 10 May followed by a return cruise to Newport.

Fargo did not stay in Newport for long as she was once again tasked for Mediterranean voyaging. Vice Adm. Forrest P. Sherman, Commander Sixth Fleet, broke his flag in the ship on 1 June 1948. Fargo steamed out of Newport on 1 June to rendezvous with Task Group (TG) 41.15 for the trip to the Mediterranean and steamed for Suda Bay, Crete with Capt. Wallis F. Petersen in command of the cruiser as of 10 August after assuming the post from Capt. Walsh. As with Fargo ’s previous trips to the Mediterranean, this would be a multi-port tour. Sherman’s entourage had the ship make major stops at Athens, Greece, Naples, Italy, Istanbul, Turkey, and Cannes, France. Fargo ’s duties lasted until September when she was relieved at Gibraltar by heavy cruiser Albany (CA-123). Fargo steamed back for the U.S. and returned initially to Boston, dropping anchor on 2 October 1948.

1949

The cruiser spent the winter of 1948 attached to the Second Fleet while she continued periodic exercises in the region from 1-23 November with Task Force (TF) 28. Fargo returned to Newport briefly from 4-7 January 1949 but was back in Boston on 8 January ahead of her next overseas assignment. The cruiser got underway from Boston on 22 January to rendezvous with TF 88 for Caribbean operations that lasted through 28 January. Fargo spent the next few days steaming up and down the coast for exercises starting with her return to Newport from 29-31 January and getting underway next for Norfolk, staying from 1-2 February. The cruiser returned to Newport on 3 February.

Fargo , on 28 February 1949, was reattached to the Sixth Fleet for another visit to the Mediterranean. She departed Newport at 0800 on 28 February, cruising past Gibraltar by 9 March at 1530, out of the Strait of Gibraltar by 2000. Fargo arrived at Athens on the first leg of her new trip on 14 March to relieve Albany of tour duty as the latter had done for Fargo the year before. The cruiser remained idle in Athens until 21 March, steaming out for a demonstration and returning to the city on 24 March before departing for good the following day. Fargo , upon steaming out of Athens on 25 March, stayed on course for Argostoli, Greece, arriving on 26 March.

The remaining stay in Greece was brief. Fargo was dispatched once again to Trieste for one of the longer port calls during this tour. The cruiser steamed out of Argostoli on 28 March and arrived at Trieste on 1 April 1949. Fargo ’s crew participated in several honors while in the city including various ceremonial exchanges with U.S. Army units locally stationed on 6 April. She remained at Trieste until 9 April at which point the cruiser steamed for Venice, Italy, arriving at the latter that same day. The remainder of the Italian leg of the tour passed more quickly. Fargo only spent a couple of days in Venice, steaming out on 11 April bound for Genoa, Italy. The ship did not arrive at Genoa until 16 April but wrapped up the overall stay in Italy at this port on 20 April, setting course for French ports.

Fargo ’s French portion of her 1949 Mediterranean cruise began with arrival at Golfe Juan, France, on 21 April 1949. The French leg of the trip took most of the rest of April. Fargo remained in Golfe Juan until 23 April and then steamed for and arrived at Cannes that day. She remained in Cannes the longest period of any of her French stops, not steaming out until 29 April for Villefranche, France, arriving that same day. Fargo , by 2 May, completed her primary tour of French ports and steamed out across the Mediterranean for Algeria. On 9 May, the cruiser arrived at Oran, Algeria, for a brief two-day tour until steaming back out on 11 May and arriving at Gibraltar on 12 May ahead of the next segment of her tour.

The cruiser departed Gibraltar on 17 May 1949 heading for several areas she had visited on the first half of the tour. Fargo , before stopping again on the Italian peninsula, steamed for Augusta, Sicily, arriving on 22 May. The ship remained at Sicily until 27 May, steaming out of Augusta bound for a return visit to Naples. Fargo arrived at Naples on 28 May, steaming out for exercises on 31 May, returning from them on 3 June. The cruiser remained in Naples for a lengthy period, not departing until 13 June on course for Villefranche.

Fargo arrived at Villefranche on 18 June 1949 and operated much in the same manner as in Naples. On 27 June, she steamed out for exercises and returned to Villefranche on 1 July. The ship remained in port until 12 July when she steamed out for what would be one of several stops at Suda Bay during the second half of the tour.

The ship arrived at Suda Bay on 16 July 1949, but only stayed four days at this point. On 20 July, she steamed for Athens, arriving on 21 July and remaining four days. On 25 July, the cruiser steamed for Istanbul. Fargo arrived at Istanbul on 27 July and stayed until 1 August when she steamed back west, heading for Salonika, Greece. Fargo arrived at Salonika on 2 August, but only stayed there for a couple of days as Capt. Chester C. Wood assumed command from Capt. Petersen on 3 August. The cruiser got underway on 4 August for a visit to Suda Bay.

Fargo arrived at Suda Bay, on 5 August 1949, and but only stayed briefly at first. On 8 August, she steamed out for exercises, returning by 12 August. On 15 August, the cruiser left Crete for good and headed for Naples, arriving there on 19 August for another longer stay, not getting underway until 29 August when she set course for Villefranche. Fargo arrived at Villefranche on 2 September and remained there until 12 September. She steamed for Gibraltar, arriving on 15 September for relief from her tour of duty. Fargo departed Gibraltar on 20 September and steamed for the U.S., arriving at Newport on 28 September.

Fargo reported to the New York Atlantic Reserve Fleet on 12 October 1949 where Cmdr. Joseph W. Koening assumed command of the ship from Capt. Wood on 23 October 1949 to oversee her final disposition. She was decommissioned and placed in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet with a berth at Bayonne, New Jersey, on 14 February 1950. Fargo was stricken from the Naval Register on 1 March 1970, and was sold for scrap on 18 August 1971 to the Union Minerals & Alloys company in Kearney, N. J.

Fargo was just one of many vessels to languish in reserve fleet docks for years during U.S. defense spending cutbacks in the aftermath of the Second World War. The Fargo -class cruisers only bore two ships in the line, and along with most of the Cleveland class vessels from which their construction was derived, did not benefit from significant postwar modernization prior to scrapping.

Fargo received several unit citations even though she did not directly participate in combat operations. These included the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and World War II Occupation Medal with Asia clasp.

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References

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History Fargo (CL-106) Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Naval History and Heritage Command. A work of the United States Government, in the public domain — the only text on this site reproduced verbatim.
Facts USS Fargo (CL-106) Structured facts only — dates, dimensions, armament and fate. No wording is taken from it. Harvested 1 August 2026.
Photograph USS Fargo (CL-106) underway at sea on 8 May 1946 (NH 98918) Unknown author — U.S. Navy photo NH 98918 — Public domain — Wikimedia Commons
Photograph USS Fargo (CL-106) at Venice in 1949. USN — Official U.S. Navy photograph [1] from the USS Fargo (CL-106) 1949 Cruise Book — Public domain — Wikimedia Commons
Photograph 2012-23-1 Bell, Ships USS FARGO CL-106 (7177824868) Naval History & Heritage Command from Washington, DC, USA — 2012-23-1 Bell, Ship's USS FARGO CL-106 — CC BY 2.0 — Wikimedia Commons
Photograph U.S. Navy reserve ships at the Bayonne Naval Supply Depot, 15 April 1953 (80-G-480262) (cropped) Unknown author — U.S. Navy photo 80-G-480262 — Public domain — Wikimedia Commons
Photograph U.S. Navy reserve ships at the Bayonne Naval Supply Depot, 15 April 1953 (80-G-480262) Unknown author — U.S. Navy photo 80-G-480262 — Public domain — Wikimedia Commons
Photograph USS Fargo (CL-106) at Trieste in June 1946 U.S. Navy — Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-380809 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command — Public domain — Wikimedia Commons
Photograph USS Fargo (CL-106) firing salutes off Gibraltar in 1946 U.S. Navy — Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-343425 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command — Public domain — Wikimedia Commons
Photograph USS Fargo (CL-106) laid up at Philadelphia c1965 U.S. Navy — Official U.S. Navy photo NH 72660 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command — Public domain — Wikimedia Commons