Keywords: USS Compton (DD-705) and USS Gainard (DD-706) moored in Tripoli Harbor in October 1948.jpg The U S Navy destroyers USS Compton DD-705 and USS Gainard DD-706 moored in Tripoli Harbour Libya on 11 October 1948 In the background is the Assaria al-Hamra or Red Saraya Red Castle It became a museum in 1919 and later the Archaeological Museum of Tripoli Libya's national museum Official U S Navy photo http //www history navy mil/our-collections/photography/numerical-list-of-images/nhhc-series/nh-series/80-G-467000/80-G-467136 html 80-G-467136 from the U S Navy http //www history navy mil Naval History and Heritage Command 1948-10-11 U S Navy 32 89985 13 18180 PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Compton DD-705 USS Gainard DD-706 Tripoli in the 20th century |