Submitted by Frank Baillie

I was aboard the Estes, homeported in Tsingtao, China, from 1948 until it was relieved by the Eldorado in 1949. We carried the Flag of VADM Oscar Badger, ComNavWesPac, title changed to 7th Fleet in later years.

Tsingtao, China 1948-1949

Tsingtao, China 1948-1949

Tsing Pag Pier, 1948-1949

Submitted by John C. Clement

Clement, John C., SH-3 - S Div - 1948-1949 - - Submitted 3/16/07

I reported aboard Summer 1948 at Tsingtao, China where ESTES was flagship for Commander Western Pacific Forces. Never got underway until early 1949 when ESTES was relieved by ELDORADO AGC 11. I helped put her into mothballs at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco.

At left, Commanding Officer W.B. Davidson, Captain, USN and Executive Officer J.A. Eastwood, Commander, USN
at Tsingtao football game.

Coupon booklet for Enlisted Club at Tsingtao.

Submitted by Jackie Moore

Jackie Moore - - Submitted 8/7/13

Christmas Greetings

Submitted by Jamie Payne

James Hubert Payne, - - 1948 - - Submitted 11/15/16

James Hubert Payne   1948 - - Submitted 11/20/16

I also have some of China vintage photos when the ship was there.

Send any photos of the Estes, or life and times while aboard.

We prefer digital images, but can accept original photographs or documents. Originals will be returned unless you indicate otherwise. We will make our best efforts in returning things safely, since we use public carriers to return items, i.e. US Postal Service, we cannot guarantee safe returns. We would feel more comfortable if you had items scanned into digital images.

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