Writing on bottom states, "1431-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 22, 1941. USS Beatty (DD 640) Stern view of the stern assembly showing method of securing aft on flat car for transportation to building ways. File 11722."
Writing on bottom states, "1436-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 22, 1941. USS Beatty (DD 640) Stern assembly nearing position at stern. File 11727."
Writing on bottom states, "1431-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 22, 1941. USS Beatty (DD 640) Starboard broadside view of stern assembly loaded on flat car for transportation to building ways. Stern complete to bulkhead no. 183. File 11724."