Destroyer Escorts

The John C. Butler class destroyer escort USS Robert F. Keller (DE-419) is seen from the port bow at sea from USS Sargeant Bay (CVE-83) wearing 32/22D on January 3, 1945. A few minutes later the two ships collided.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-263931.

Robert F. Keller is seen again from the port bow on January 3, 1945 approaching USS Sargeant Bay (CVE-83). The official photo caption says that 3 minutes later they collided.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-263932.

Robert F. Keller is seen in a sequence on January 3, 1945 colliding with USS Sargeant Bay (CVE-83).
Photo source: NARA 80-G-338823.

Robert F. Keller is shown rebounding from the January 3, 1945 collision on with Sargeant Bay (CVE-83).
Photo source: NARA 80-G-338828.

Robert F. Keller is seen again from the port bow on January 3, 1945 after colliding with Sargeant Bay.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-338819.