USS Iowa - NH 1970 - A black and white photo of boats in the water
(Battleship # 4) Steaming in New York Harbor, escorted by tugs, yachts and other craft, during the Spanish-American War Victory Fleet Review, 21 August 1898. Photographed by F.P. Jewett, Orange, New Jersey. Don... More
James River, Virginia, near Dutch Gap - 111-B-5374
Union warships on the river, in about 1865. USS Casco (1864-1875) is in the center. Moored beyond her are at least four Double-ender paddle-wheel gunboats, two screw gunboats and two monitors, plus (to the left... More
USS Abarenda (AC-13) - A black and white photo of a boat on land
At the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, May 1898, while being fitted for war service. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Paulding (DD-22) - 111-SC-6872
(Destroyer # 22) Standing by near a small boat, in the vicinity of Queenstown, Ireland, 1918. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Paulding (DD-22) - 111-SC-6872
(Destroyer # 22) Standing by near a small boat, in the vicinity of Queenstown, Ireland, 1918. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Jouett (DD-41) - 111-SC-7062
(Destroyer # 41) Anchored in the Hudson River off New York City, during the October 1912 Naval Review. USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17) is in the left background. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collect... More
USS Jouett (DD-41) anchored in the Hudson River off New York City
(Destroyer # 41) Anchored in the Hudson River off New York City, during the October 1912 Naval Review. USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17) is in the left background. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collect... More
USS Patterson (DD-36) - 111-SC-7065
(Destroyer # 36) Fitting out at the William Cramp and Sons shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 7 July 1911. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Patterson (DD-36) - 111-SC-7065
(Destroyer # 36) Fitting out at the William Cramp and Sons shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 7 July 1911. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USAT Buford - 111-SC-89836
(U.S. Army Transport) Probably photographed prior to World War I. This ship served as USS Buford (ID # 3818) in January-September 1919. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USAT Buford - 111-SC-89836
(U.S. Army Transport) Probably photographed prior to World War I. This ship served as USS Buford (ID # 3818) in January-September 1919. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Illinois - 19-N-1-10-35
(Battleship # 7) Anchored in Hampton Roads, Virginia, during the Jamestown Exposition Naval Review, 2 May 1907. The Italian cruiser Etruria is in the right background. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collec... More
USS Alabama - 19-N-1-11-3
(Battleship # 8) Underway on 19 May 1918, following the removal of some of her midships six-inch guns. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Alabama - 19-N-1-11-3
(Battleship # 8) Underway on 19 May 1918, following the removal of some of her midships six-inch guns. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Illinois - 19-N-1-6-13
(Battleship # 7) Fitting out at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Newport News, Virginia, circa 1901, soon after she ran her trials. The number 17.31 painted on her after turret procl... More
USS Illinois - 19-N-1-6-13
(Battleship # 7) Fitting out at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Newport News, Virginia, circa 1901, soon after she ran her trials. The number 17.31 painted on her after turret procl... More
USS Illinois - 19-N-1-8-26
(Battleship # 7) View in a torpedo compartment, showing a trainable torpedo tube and a 18-inch torpedo, 1902. Note the overhead rail for moving torpedos from their stowage position to the tube. Photograph from ... More
USS Illinois - 19-N-1-8-26
(Battleship # 7) View in a torpedo compartment, showing a trainable torpedo tube and a 18-inch torpedo, 1902. Note the overhead rail for moving torpedos from their stowage position to the tube. Photograph from ... More
USS Illinois - 19-N-1-8-8
(Battleship # 7) View on deck, looking forward from the stern, 1902. Note the capstain and open hatches in the foreground, with the ship's after twin 13/35 gun turret beyond. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships... More
USS Illinois - 19-N-1-8-8
(Battleship # 7) View on deck, looking forward from the stern, 1902. Note the capstain and open hatches in the foreground, with the ship's after twin 13/35 gun turret beyond. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships... More
USS Newport News - 19-N-10398
(1917-1925) At the Philadelphia Navy Yard in June 1918. This ship, formerly the German Odenwald, was seized in 1917. She was classified AK-3 in 1920. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. N... More
USS Newport News - 19-N-10398
(1917-1925) At the Philadelphia Navy Yard in June 1918. This ship, formerly the German Odenwald, was seized in 1917. She was classified AK-3 in 1920. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. N... More
USS Reuben James (DD-245) - 19-N-10982
Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
USS Reuben James (DD-245) - 19-N-10982
Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
USS Sloat - 19-N-11040 - A black and white photo of a ship in the wate...
(DD-316) Underway at sea during the 1920s. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Sloat - 19-N-11040 - A black and white photo of a ship in the wate...
(DD-316) Underway at sea during the 1920s. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Perkins - 19-N-1105
(Destroyer # 26) Moored to a bouy in 1918. Note her dazzle camouflage, and the depth charge racks and Y gun depth charge thrower mounted on her after deck. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the ... More
USS Perkins - 19-N-1105
(Destroyer # 26) Moored to a bouy in 1918. Note her dazzle camouflage, and the depth charge racks and Y gun depth charge thrower mounted on her after deck. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the ... More
USS Siboney - 19-N-1109
(ID # 2999) Underway in 1918, while painted in dazzle camouflage. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Siboney - 19-N-1109
(ID # 2999) Underway in 1918, while painted in dazzle camouflage. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Panaman - 19-N-1114
(ID # 3299) At anchor, circa 1918, while wearing pattern camouflage. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Panaman - 19-N-1114
(ID # 3299) At anchor, circa 1918, while wearing pattern camouflage. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Concord - 19-N-11225
(Gunboat # 3) In harbor, circa 1891. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Concord - 19-N-11225
(Gunboat # 3) In harbor, circa 1891. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Stockton - 19-N-11295
(Torpedo Boat # 32) Underway during the early 1900s. Note the round identification shape carried on her foremast. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Stockton - 19-N-11295
(Torpedo Boat # 32) Underway during the early 1900s. Note the round identification shape carried on her foremast. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
Ex-USS Alabama (BB-8) - 19-N-11926
Ship's hulk being scrapped at the Union Shipbuilding Company, Baltimore, Maryland, 2 June 1928. Alabama had been sunk in bombing tests in September 1921 and had to be raised for scrapping. Note the cofferdam us... More
Ex-USS Alabama (BB-8) - 19-N-11926
Ship's hulk being scrapped at the Union Shipbuilding Company, Baltimore, Maryland, 2 June 1928. Alabama had been sunk in bombing tests in September 1921 and had to be raised for scrapping. Note the cofferdam us... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11978
Incomplete hull, looking aft, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier. Note barbette struc... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11978
Incomplete hull, looking aft, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier. Note barbette struc... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11979
Incomplete hull, looking aft from over # 3 barbette, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carri... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11979
Incomplete hull, looking aft from over # 3 barbette, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carri... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11981
Incomplete hull, looking forward, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier. Note barbette s... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11981
Incomplete hull, looking forward, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier. Note barbette s... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11982
Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 28 February 1922. View was taken from the starboard side of the third deck, amidships, looking forward. Photograph from the ... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11982
Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 28 February 1922. View was taken from the starboard side of the third deck, amidships, looking forward. Photograph from the ... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11987
Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View looks forward, showing third deck structure. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11987
Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View looks forward, showing third deck structure. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11988
Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View looks aft from over the bow area. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. Nationa... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11988
Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View looks aft from over the bow area. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. Nationa... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11989
Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View shows the stern plates, seen from starboard, extending out over the Delaware River. Photograph from ... More
USS Saratoga (CC-3) - 19-N-11989
Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View shows the stern plates, seen from starboard, extending out over the Delaware River. Photograph from ... More
USS Annapolis (PG-10) - A black and white photo of a boat in the water
In wartime gray paint, 1898. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Monongahela (1863-1908) - 19-N-12118
Under sail during the later 1890s, while serving as the U.S. Naval Academy Practice Ship. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Monongahela (1863-1908) - 19-N-12118
Under sail during the later 1890s, while serving as the U.S. Naval Academy Practice Ship. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Hull - 19-N-13034 - A black and white photo of a boat in the water
(Destroyer # 7) At anchor, 2 May 1907. She is dressed with flags for some special occasion. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Hull - 19-N-13034 - A black and white photo of a ship in the water
(Destroyer # 7) At anchor, 2 May 1907. She is dressed with flags for some special occasion. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Bainbridge - 19-N-13135
(Destroyer # 1) Fitting out at the Neafie & Levy Ship & Engine Building Company shipyard, circa June-November 1902. USS Denver (Cruiser # 14) is at right, also fitting out. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships C... More
USS Bainbridge - 19-N-13135
(Destroyer # 1) Fitting out at the Neafie & Levy Ship & Engine Building Company shipyard, circa June-November 1902. USS Denver (Cruiser # 14) is at right, also fitting out. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships C... More
USS Cyclops (1910-1918) - 19-N-13451
USS Cyclops (1910-1918) Public domain image of a American navy warship of World War One time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
USS Cyclops (1910-1918) - 19-N-13451
USS Cyclops (1910-1918) Public domain image of a American navy warship of World War One time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
USS California - 19-N-13844
(1870-1875) Moored off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, circa 1871-1873. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS California - 19-N-13844
(1870-1875) Moored off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, circa 1871-1873. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Aylwin - 19-N-13867
(Destroyer # 47) Running builder's trials in 1913, prior to installation of her armament. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Aylwin - 19-N-13867
(Destroyer # 47) Running builder's trials in 1913, prior to installation of her armament. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Stockton - 19-N-13948
(Torpedo Boat # 32) At the Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, October 1901. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Stockton - 19-N-13948
(Torpedo Boat # 32) At the Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, October 1901. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Cushing - 19-N-14-19-10
(Torpedo Boat # 1) Photographed in November 1900 at the New York Navy Yard. The decommissioned supply ship USS Supply (1898-1921) is in the background. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S.... More
USS Cushing - 19-N-14-19-10
(Torpedo Boat # 1) Photographed in November 1900 at the New York Navy Yard. The decommissioned supply ship USS Supply (1898-1921) is in the background. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S.... More
USS DeLong - 19-N-14-22-9
(Torpedo Boat # 28) Fitting out on 1 July 1901. She was built by George Lawley & Sons, South Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS DeLong - 19-N-14-22-9
(Torpedo Boat # 28) Fitting out on 1 July 1901. She was built by George Lawley & Sons, South Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
Torpedo Boats at the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York - 19-N-14-...
In November 1900. They are, from left to right: USS Winslow (Torpedo Boat # 5); USS Ericsson (Torpedo Boat # 2); USS Cushing (Torpedo Boat # 1); USS MacKenzie (Torpedo Boat # 17); and USS Porter (Torpedo Boat #... More
Torpedo Boats at the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York - 19-N-14-...
In November 1900. They are, from left to right: USS Winslow (Torpedo Boat # 5); USS Ericsson (Torpedo Boat # 2); USS Cushing (Torpedo Boat # 1); USS MacKenzie (Torpedo Boat # 17); and USS Porter (Torpedo Boat #... More
USS Fox - 19-N-14-26-1 - A black and white photo of a boat being built
(Torpedo Boat # 13) Under construction at the Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, 30 June 1897. This view shows the vessel's stern, from off the port quarter, with hull plating bolted in place in prep... More
USS Fox - 19-N-14-26-1 - A black and white photo of a boat being built
(Torpedo Boat # 13) Under construction at the Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, 30 June 1897. This view shows the vessel's stern, from off the port quarter, with hull plating bolted in place in prep... More
USS Fox - 19-N-14-26-2 - A black and white photo of a boat in a buildi...
(Torpedo Boat # 13) Under construction at the Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, 30 June 1897. This view was taken from off the vessel's starboard quarter, with hull plating bolted in place in prepar... More
USS Fox - 19-N-14-26-2 - A black and white photo of a boat in a buildi...
(Torpedo Boat # 13) Under construction at the Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, 30 June 1897. This view was taken from off the vessel's starboard quarter, with hull plating bolted in place in prepar... More
USS Fox - 19-N-14-26-3 - A black and white photo of a boat in a buildi...
(Torpedo Boat # 13) Under construction at the Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, 1897. This view was taken from off the vessel's port bow, showing frames in place. Temporary stringers are in use to k... More
USS Fox - 19-N-14-26-3 - A black and white photo of a boat being built
(Torpedo Boat # 13) Under construction at the Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, 1897. This view was taken from off the vessel's port bow, showing frames in place. Temporary stringers are in use to k... More
USS Fox - 19-N-14-26-4 - A black and white photo of a man standing nex...
(Torpedo Boat # 13) In the building shed at the Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, probably shortly before she was launched on 4 July 1898. This view was taken from off the boat's bow. Photograph fro... More
USS Fox - 19-N-14-26-4 - A black and white photo of men working on a t...
(Torpedo Boat # 13) In the building shed at the Wolff & Zwicker Iron Works, Portland, Oregon, probably shortly before she was launched on 4 July 1898. This view was taken from off the boat's bow. Photograph fro... More
USS Gwin - 19-N-14-29-2
(Torpedo Boat # 16) Under construction at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1897. USS Talbot (Torpedo Boat # 15) in the right center background, also under construction. Photograph... More
USS Gwin - 19-N-14-29-2
(Torpedo Boat # 16) Under construction at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1897. USS Talbot (Torpedo Boat # 15) in the right center background, also under construction. Photograph... More
USS Hist (1898-1911) - 19-N-14187
Chief Petty Officer demonstrates the operation of a Maxim 1- pounder machine gun, circa May 1898. USS Topeka is fitting out in the background. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Hist (1898-1911) - 19-N-14187
Chief Petty Officer demonstrates the operation of a Maxim 1- pounder machine gun, circa May 1898. USS Topeka is fitting out in the background. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Thornton - 19-N-14212
(Torpedo Boat # 33) In port, circa 1901, probably at Richmond, Virginia, while fitting out. Note the sailing vessels in the background. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Thornton - 19-N-14212
(Torpedo Boat # 33) In port, circa 1901, probably at Richmond, Virginia, while fitting out. Note the sailing vessels in the background. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Cachalot - 19-N-14689
(SS-170) Leaving the Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, Maine, for a 5000-mile endurance test, 7 March 1934. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Cachalot - 19-N-14689
(SS-170) Leaving the Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, Maine, for a 5000-mile endurance test, 7 March 1934. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) - 19-N-14733
Steaming at high speed, probably during trials in 1934. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) - 19-N-14733
Steaming at high speed, probably during trials in 1934. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Farragut (DD-348) - 19-N-14753
In harbor, circa 1935. Note that her hull number was then painted low on the hull, just above the boot topping. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Farragut (DD-348) - 19-N-14753
In harbor, circa 1935. Note that her hull number was then painted low on the hull, just above the boot topping. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
U.S. Schooner Yacht America - 19-N-14757
(1862-1873; 1921-1945) Off the Boston Navy Yard, Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1863. Beyond America, at left, is U.S. Practice Ship (Sloop of War) Marion (1839-1871). The Receiving Ship (Ship of the Line) Ohio ... More
U.S. Schooner Yacht America - 19-N-14757
(1862-1873; 1921-1945) Off the Boston Navy Yard, Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1863. Beyond America, at left, is U.S. Practice Ship (Sloop of War) Marion (1839-1871). The Receiving Ship (Ship of the Line) Ohio ... More
USS Cuttlefish - 19-N-14770
(SS-171) Underway, circa 1934. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
USS Cuttlefish - 19-N-14770
(SS-171) Underway, circa 1934. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
"Dazzle" camouflaged freighter - 19-N-14786
Dazzle camouflaged freighter In port, 1918, probably on the lower Mississippi River. The original photo caption identifies this ship as USS Berwyn (ID # 3565), but that vessel did not visit the Gulf area during... More
"Dazzle" camouflaged freighter - 19-N-14786
Dazzle camouflaged freighter In port, 1918, probably on the lower Mississippi River. The original photo caption identifies this ship as USS Berwyn (ID # 3565), but that vessel did not visit the Gulf area during... More
USS Pascagoula - 19-N-14790
(1918) Probably photographed soon after her completion on 30 September 1918. One of over 200 small wooden hulled cargo ships built for the Emergency Fleet Corporation to its standard Ferris design, this ship wa... More