US Naval officers and sailors on board USS ASTORIA

This image depicts sailors and an officer of the United States Navy in salute on USS ASTORIA. Based on the insignia of the officer in the centre, he is a Lieutenant of the Junior grade...This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century. ..The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly. ..Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection..Object no. 00024263