About John Baker’s Warbook
The Warbook is a collection of approximately 150 original photographs taken during World War II revolving around the travels of Coast Guard cutter USS Duane. This book was compiled by my grandfather John Baker, who is the subject of many photos. Each image and caption from the book will be sequentially posted on this blog, along with other historical research when possible.
-Adam Michael Baker Randazzo
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August 1944 – Ammunition Ship Hit by Torpedo off Southern France
This image shows what is likely an American or German ammunition ship being hit by a torpedo off Southern France. This image was taken from the Coast Guard cutter ship USS Duane. Based on the dates when other pictures similar … Continue reading
1943 – USS Duane Signaling Navy Blimp
In this image, we have a US Navy blimp signaling the USS Duane. If you look closely at the blimp, you can see that it has a signaling light turned on. Unfortunately, the location date and photographer are completely unknown. … Continue reading
Posted in North Africa, North Atlantic, USS Duane
Tagged blimp, escort, navy, USS Duane
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April 1943 – Coast Guard rescues men from destroyed Nazi U-Boat
This next photograph from the John Baker’s Warbook is the only one that I have found reproduced anywhere else as it is officially USCG photo 1591. This The photo is of Nazi soldiers being helped aboard a Coast Guard cutter … Continue reading
Posted in North Atlantic, Unknown Location, USS Duane
Tagged 1943, coast guard, german, USS Duane, USS Spencer
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1944 – USS Duane Escorting USS Franklin Aircraft Carrier
In this image, the USS Franklin can be seen from aboard the USS Duane. According to a site dedicated to the USS Franklin, the ship spent a majority of its time in World War II in the Pacific. The ship … Continue reading
April 1944 – Easter sunrise service aboard the USS Duane
This photograph was taken Easter Sunday, April 9th, 1944 aboard the USS Duane. If you look closely, you will see a cross at the bow of the boat, behind a chaplain reading from a bible. I find this photograph particularly beautiful, with … Continue reading