targetf.jpg  Photograph obtained from Ozzie Henry who acquired them from a sailor at a DESA Convention. Taken August of 1983, in San Francisco, CA. The sign admidships reads "Target Ship - Stand Clear". Return to Photos Bridge Return to the History Page targetg.jpg  Photographs of Vance taken in San Francisco in August 1983. Return to Photos Bridge Return to the History Page targeth.jpg  Photographs of Vance taken in San Francisco in August 1983. Return to Photos Bridge Return to the History Page targeti.jpg  Photographs of Vance taken in San Francisco in August 1983. Return to Photos Bridge Return to the History Page targetj.jpg  These two photos were taken as the Vance was in her last days before sinking. The pictures were obtained from Frank Stayer who worked for General Dynamics and was on the commissioning crew when the ship was put into service for the third time as a DER. The Vance was a target ship testing missiles made by General Dynamics. Return to Photos Bridge Return to the History Page |
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