Uss Proteus Sub Tender 1945

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AdmiralCashbar
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Uss Proteus Sub Tender 1945

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I can't tell from the photos I have of her if her decks were Deck Blue 20 or not...

Aerial photos make the Proteus look of uniform color overall. Can anyone shed light on my dilemma?
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Re: Uss Proteus Sub Tender 1945

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Based on her DANFS entry they should be Deck Blue and not Deck Gray.
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Re: Uss Proteus Sub Tender 1945

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Does this photo represent a heavily worn deck or a deck that has not been painted yet (during her refit at Mare Island)?
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Re: Uss Proteus Sub Tender 1945

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Correct answer is "both." The deck was the last thing painted during overhaul due to all the equipment and supplies that were being moved around.
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