U.S.S. Allen M. Sumner DD-692
Home Port - Norfolk

The following pictures were scanned by Don Marion and show the NOB (Naval Operating Base) and the CE (Convoy/Escort) Piers as they looked in the early 1950's.

 The following pamphlet was given to visitors on Visitor's Day 1956. Many thanks to Larry Sheppard for scanning and forwarding these pieces of our history.

Cover Page Introduction Destroyer Operations Navy Men & Sumner Flag Ship

'Old Man' & Sixty Years Typical Day

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