U.S. Navy Storekeeper SEAMAN Apprentice Christopher C. Reed mixes pain...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Christopher L. Clark, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More
U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class Elson Liwag, Hospital Corpsman 2nd C...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kupang Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Timothy F. Sosa, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More
US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Doris Wong performs an ey...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zamboanga State: Maidanao Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Erika N. Jones, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Danielle Dinger res...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw/Sw) Timothy Smith, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More
Seaman Recruit Jino Domingo from Seattle, Wash., heaves on a mooring l...
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jul. 06, 2004) Seaman Recruit Jino Domingo from Seattle, Wash., heaves on a mooring line while preparing the ship to get underway aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tar... More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Maria Lane assigned to Naval Station Norfol...
BOSTON (Jul. 02, 2012) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Maria Lane assigned to Naval Station Norfolk helps a young patient paint the sailing ship they built together during a Caps for Kids community relations outreac... More
US Navy (USN) CHIEF Hospital Corpsman (HMC) Chris Gallegos, Medical Tr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Don Bray, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More
Eine Cracke von S. Thome Wirdt...
Dutch? naval battle. Engraving by Thodor de Bry. Illus. in: Theodor de Bry, India Orientalis (Peregrination in India), 1605, part 7, plate XII. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Capti... More
[Ironclad vessel with rudder and paddlewheel]
Illus. in: Gaspar Schott, Technica Curiosa, 1664, pl. 30, opp. p. 388. Reference copy may be in LOT 7007. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Marine engineering; ... More
[Egmont harbor - a distant view, Prince Edward Island]
Print showing a distant view of Egmont Harbor, Prince Edward Island, from chart of Egmont Harbor. Illus. in: The Atlantic Neptune, published for the use of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, by Joseph F.W. Des B... More
U.S. Iron clad steamer, New Ironsides
This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Rease, W.H.
Ship United States - Public domain drawing
Detail drawing showing how the hull of the USS United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, sails in the water.
United States & Macedonian - Public domain drawing
Preliminary drawing for an oil painting showing the sea battle between the USS United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, and HMS Macedonian off the coast of Maderia on October 25, 1812. The original... More
A painting shows a scene from the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813.
WASHINGTON (Sep. 06, 2013) A painting shows a scene from the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813. The battle took place between the opposing forces of the U.S. and Britain on the contested waters of Lake Erie d... More
The troops disembarking to attack Fort Oswego, under the command of Ge...
Seascape drawing shows British sailors leaving their ships and rowing toward Fort Oswego on Lake Ontario during the War of 1812. The 2nd battalion of the Royal Marines, under Lieutenant General Sir George Gordo... More
Constitution's escape from the British squadron after a chase of sixty...
Print shows rowboats towing the USS Constitution away from the British fleet as the British frigate Belvidera fires it's cannons. In the background, rowboats tow the British frigate Shannon. Other ships in the ... More
[Napoleon I boards the Bellerophon to surrender] / Baugean delt. & scu...
Print shows a view of the HMS Bellerophon from the aft with a rowboat drawn along the starboard side and Napoleon I climbing stairs to board the ship in order to surrender to the British and Captain Frederick L... More
Struck with the gallantry, skill, and decision, displayed by Sir Phili...
Print shows a design for a silver plateau containing laurels, Nereids, Triton, Neptune, Liberty, Victory, Commerce, and Britannia encircling HMS Shannon at sea.
T.R. Peale, U.S. ship Vincennes, Decr. 14th 1841 / Chas. W. Peale, pin...
Photograph shows Titian Ramsay Peale, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing uniform. Halftone print after oil painting by Charles Willson Peale, 1819, when Titian was part of a scientific expeditio... More
The explosion of the United States Steam Frigate Missouri, at Gibralte...
Crew of H.M.S. Malabar (foreground, left) watch as USS Missouri explodes and burns in the distance from accidental fire after completing first trans-Atlantic voyage of a U.S. steam powered ship the day prior.
ship from "The Book of the Navy; comprising a general history of the A...
This image has been taken from scan 000091 from "The Book of the Navy; comprising a general history of the American Marine; and particular accounts of all the most celebrated naval battles, from the Declaration... More
ship from "The Book of the Navy; comprising a general history of the A...
This image has been taken from scan 000147 from "The Book of the Navy; comprising a general history of the American Marine; and particular accounts of all the most celebrated naval battles, from the Declaration... More
A quarter starboard stern view of the All Sail, Civil War Era Warship,...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More
Starboard quarter stern view of the All Sail, Civil War Era Warship, U...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More
A N.W.b.N. view of Charles Town from on board the Bristol ... taken in...
Print shows Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, with the British fleet in the foreground, at the time of the assault on Fort Sullivan, with the city of Charleston visible in the background; prominent features id... More
A view of the duel steering wheels onboard the deck of the All Sail, C...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More
A starboard side stern view of the All Sail, Civil War Era Warship, US...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More
A view looking at the base of the main mast and the fife rail showing ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More
ship from "Thrilling Incidents of the Wars of the United States. Compr...
This image has been taken from scan 000586 from "Thrilling Incidents of the Wars of the United States. Comprising the most striking and remarkable events of the Revolution, the French War, the Tripolitan War, e... More
Temperance poem. Dedicated to the noble crew of the United States rece...
Verse.; Title. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 59, Folder 17.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle
MOBILE, Ala. (Jun. 13, 2015) Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords waves to a crowd in front of the littoral combat ship, USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), named for her. Giffords was on the stage as Dr. J... More
The Leap for Life - Public domain book scan / engraving
Music cover showing broadside view of US Navy warship. LOT subdivision subject: Clipper Ships. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by B. Covert. Engraving by Stratton. ... More
The great pictorial romance of the age, or, steam ship commodores & Un...
American political cartoon about the awarding of United States mail contracts. Print shows steamships (two shaped like rocking horses) and a balloon labeled "California mail balloon via Nicaragua," with discuss... More
[U.S.S. Susquehanna, Commodore Perry's flag ship, full starboard view]
Drawing is on the "Susquehanna & Mississippil Scroll", depicting Perry's expedition to Japan. Watercolor drawing Taguchi Shumpei.
[Port views of the U.S.S. Susquehanna and the U.S.S. Mississippi under...
Drawings are panels one and two of the "Machinery scroll' depicting Perry's expedition to Japan, 1853. Watercolor by a contemporary Japanese artist.
United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off ...
Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor.
United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off ...
Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor. Includes measurements for length, breadth, weight, and horse power. Blind e... More
Battle between the Constitution and the Guerriere / painted by Alonzo ...
Print shows the Constitution and the wreckage of the HMS Guerriere, at sea in the aftermath of the battle between the two ships.
Battle between the United States and the Macedonian / painted by Chapp...
Print shows the warship United States, on the right, firing at HMS Macedonian on the left. From the original picture in the possession of the Publishers.
Charlestown Navy Yard - Public domain architectural plan drawing
Broadside view ship docked at navy yard and two images of sailboats. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below ship: Ohio Frigate. Possibly by Alfred Waud. Published in: New York Illustrated News, 30 March 1... More
U.S. Gun Boat "Seminole" - Public domain document scan of drawing
Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: The "Wabash" is like the "Minnesota" of which you have a drawing. Formerly Waud no. C-44. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1... More
U.S. Gun Boat "Fanny", Library of Congress drawings collection
Broadside view of steamship.
Fort Monroe and vicinity showing entrance to Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, ...
Scale ca. 1:375,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 546 Shows forts Monroe, Calhoun, Nelson, and Norfolk, Confederate batteries on Sewell's Point, towns, names of features, drainage, roads, and railroads. "View o... More
U.S. Gun Boat "Daylight" - Public domain document scan of drawing
Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below image: has Latteen Sails (a sort of Bolucca rig). Formerly Waud no. C-43. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.970) Forms part of: ... More
[American steam packet vessel at port in Le Havre, France] / Auguste L...
Photograph shows American commercial ship with American flag flying from foremast and commercial flag flying from mainmast. Ship was formerly identified as U.S.S. Kearsarge. Date based on years Lacroix and Aut... More
[Ship deck with sailors and cannons]
Photograph possibly by George H. Houghton, photographer of other photographs in this album and fellow resident of Mead's in Brattleboro, Vermont. Houghton worked as a photographer at Camp Griffin and in the Tid... More
The United States gun-boat "Wyandotte" firing a salute on Washington's...
Shown are the gun-boat "Wyandotte," and in the background left to right Fort Barrancas, Barrancas barracks, and United States Marine Hospital. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 April 6, p. 212.
U.S. gunboat Meteor [i.e. Cricket] during American Civil War
No. 3145. Correction to title made on card mount comparing images of the two gunboats. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Mississippi River Fleet. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
U.S. gunboat Silver Cloud - An old photo of a boat in the water
No. 3149. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Mississippi River Fleet. Cited in Fighting for Time: the Image of War, vol. 4, p. 334. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
U.S. gunboat Mendota, James River, Virginia
No. B239. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
The Eighth Massachusetts Regiment taking possession of U.S. ship Const...
Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
(Sailors on deck of warship) - A black and white photo of a large grou...
Part of Brady-Handy Collection. Cited in Miller, vol. 6, p. 278-279, as the gunboat Mendota.
[Civil War envelope showing American flags and eagle on shield above s...
Addressed to Mrs. Mary A. Hubbard, Jasper, Steuben Co., N.Y., via Corning in haste; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Bath, N.Y., May 16, 1863. Annotation on verso: Direct to Savona; to me at Savona. Gift; Tom Li... More
Admiral Farragut and Captain Drayton on deck of U.S. frigate Hartford
No. 3168. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
U.S. gunboat Lexington [i.e. Tyler] - Mississippi River Fleet
Photograph shows a Union timberclad, the U.S.S. Tyler. No. 3122. Cited in Miller, vol. I, p. 203, as the U.S.S. Tyler. "U.S. Army Military History Institute also identifies it as (U.S.S) Tyler" inscribed on ve... More
U.S. gunboat Tyler - Mississippi River Fleet
Photograph shows a Union timberclad, the U.S.S. Tyler. No. 3127. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. I, p. 189". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
U.S. gunboat Black Hawk - An old photo of a steamboat boat in the wate...
No. 3140. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Mississippi River Fleet. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
On deck of U.S.S. Vermont off Charleston, S.C.
Picryl description: Public domain image of an American Civil War, military forces and conflict, officer, uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
U.S. gunboat Agawam and the monitor Saugus, James River, Virginia
No. B81. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More
U.S. gunboat Cricket - An old photo of a boat in the water
No. 3142. Mounted with five other photographs with general caption: Mississippi River Fleet. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
[Navy crewmen on the deck of a ship]
No. 5132. Title devised by library staff. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
The steamship Star of the West, with reinforcements for Major Anderson...
Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 11, no. 269 (1861 Jan. 19), pp. 136-137. Reference copy may be in LOT 4416-E (1861). Caption card... More
[Four Navy officers seated on board a ship]
No. B648. Title devised by library staff. Mounted with five other photographs. Photographer and ship name from original negative in the National Archives. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
On deck of U.S. Frigate Hartford
No. 3152. Mounted with four other photographs and one print. Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. VI, p. 187 (bottom)". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
[Three U.S. Navy ships, from left, the Macedonian, the Dale, and the S...
Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
[Civil War envelope showing American flags and eagle above view of sai...
Picryl description: Public domain image of postal stamp, free to use, no copyright restrictions
The iron-clad New Ironsides under sail
Photograph shows a reproduction of an engraving of the ironclad. No. 5511. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
Deck of one of Porter's mortar schooners
Hand written on verso: "Miller, vol. VI, p. 197". Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.
U.S.S. Mendota, James River, Virginia during American Civil War
No. B203. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. Public domain image of an American navy warship, 19th-century ship, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Mississippi River Fleet at Mound City, Illinois
No. 3132. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More
The Iron-coated French frigate La Gloire / Smythh.
Illus. in: The Illustrated London news, 1861 March 9, p. 227.
Double-ended ferry gunboat with Union soldiers on deck
Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Steven J. Meadow, June 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper
U.S. iron clad Galena, after her attack on Fort Darling, James River, ...
Photograph showing the deck of the warship after receiving Confederate cannon fire, with holes in the smokestack. Mounted on board with five other photographs. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congr... More
Commodore Farragut's squadron and Captain Porter's mortar fleet enteri...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1862 May 17, pp. 312-313. Public domain photograph of a navy ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Commodore Farragut's squadron and Captain Porter's mortar fleet enteri...
Print shows a large squadron of battleships and ironclads entering the Mississippi River near the "Light-house of Southwest Pass"; some are identified as the "Colorado, 40 Guns", "Pensacola on the Bar", "Westfi... More
Robert Smalls, captain of the gun-boat "Planter" The gun-boat "Planter...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, 1862 June 14, p. 372.
Burning of the steamship "Golden Gate" :July 27. 1862
Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Capture of Fort Henry by U.S. gun boats under the command of Flag Offi...
Print shows four Union ironclads in the foreground, identified as the "St. Louis", "Carondelet", "Cincinnati", and the "Essex", bombarding Confederate Fort Henry in the background; also shows two Confederate st... More
Destruction of the privateer PETREL by the ST. LAWRENCE
U.S. revenue cutter AIKEN, captured by Confederate and re-named PETREL, being sunk by U.S. frigate St. Lawrence, 1861 Steel engraving by Robert Hinshelwood, b. 1812; after painting(?) by Paul Manzoni, copyright... More
Gunboat COMMORDORE MCDONOUGH - Public domain image of a steam boat
Broadside view; Union soldiers sitting in rowboat in foregrd. Hilton Head, South Carolina, 1863. Photo by Haas & Peale. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Civil ... More
[Washington, District of Columbia]. Brazilian Steam Frigate at Navy Ya...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
[Group of Russian sailors from the navy ship Variag during visit to Ne...
Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
[Group of Russian sailors from the navy ship Variag during visit to Ne...
Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
The Banks expedition--scene on the hurricane deck of the U.S. transpor...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 Jan. 17, p. 257, bottom half.
Gunboat Tyler, where W.W. Stuart served during the Civil War
Photograph shows timberclad steamer gunboat USS Tyler with crew on deck. Tax stamp on verso. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2014; (DLC/PP 2014:202) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photograph... More
Washington, District of Columbia. Brazilian Steam Frigate at Navy Yard...
Title from Civil War caption books. Caption from negative sleeve: Brazilian ship. Brazilian steam frigate, Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Jan. 1863. Yards manned on the occasion of the President's visit. See Gardn... More
U.S.S. Niagara, Boston, Massachusetts., Sept., 1863
Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
[Group of Russian sailors from the navy ship Variag during visit to Ne...
Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Hampton Roads, Virginia. School ship U.S.S. SABINE
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Fort Monroe, Virginia. Gunboat SANTIAGO DE CUBA off Fort Monroe
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Plan of the circle battle between the U.S. ship "Keasarge," Capt. Wins...
The map shows the course of the two ships in Cherbourg Harbor and in the English Channel. Made by the British for the Confederacy and captained by Raphael Semmes, the "Alabama" was a successful blockade runner ... More
Hampton Roads, Virginia. Ammunition schooners, American Civil War Glas...
Photo shows boats anchored off City Point, Virginia, including the schooner William Spear of Baltimore (name on stern); a sidewheel steamboat (left center) with the likely name Metamora; astern of her, the hosp... More
Hampton Roads, Virginia (vicinity). U.S.S. MALVERN
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Wilson's Arrival at Brest, France
Local Accession Number: PC 102..Description: Wilson arrives in Brest, France for the Paris Peace Conference...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Unknown..Size: 3.5x5.5..Medium: Print, Sepia..Date: 1918
Ocean liners: U.S.S. George Washington
Local Accession Number: 2395..Description: U.S.S. George Washington at sea...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Donated by John Zilliox..Size: 3x5..Medium: Photocopy, Black and White..Date: 1918?
Wilson's Arrival at Brest, France
Local Accession Number: PC 102..Description: Wilson arrives in Brest, France for the Paris Peace Conference...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Unknown..Size: 3.5x5.5..Medium: Print, Sepia..Date: 1918
Wilson on Board U.S.S. George Washington
Local Accession Number: 182 ..Description: President Wilson on the bridge of the U.S.S. George Washington en route to England and Paris for the Peace Conference. .From left to right: Edith Benham (Secretary to ... More
Wilson on Board U.S.S. George Washington
Local Accession Number: 182 ..Description: President Wilson on the bridge of the U.S.S. George Washington en route to England and Paris for the Peace Conference. .From left to right: Edith Benham (Secretary to ... More
Ocean liners: U.S.S. George Washington
Local Accession Number: 2395..Description: U.S.S. George Washington at sea...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Donated by John Zilliox..Size: 3x5..Medium: Photocopy, Black and White..Date: 1918?
President Wilson Boarding U.S.S. George Washington
Local Accession Number: CTG 00019..Description: President Wilson boarding the U.S.S. George Washington, likely leaving from the Paris Peace Conference...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Potomac Books, Cary T. Gra... More