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- IDNO:
- 001483
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- Official Navy photo postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia at sea.
- IDNO:
- 001484
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia with Another Battleship in Background
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- Postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia at sea outside of a city. The photograph was taken before 1941.
- IDNO:
- 001485
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Passes Under the Brooklyn Bridge, Ny.
- Date:
- ca. 1936
- Description:
- Postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia going under the Brooklyn Bridge.
- IDNO:
- 001499
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Immediately after Launch, Newport News, Va.
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- The U.S.S. West Virginia at sea moments after her launch in November 1921, surrounded by support craft. The battleship, nicknamed the "Wee Vee", was commissioned in December 1, 1923.
- IDNO:
- 049560
- Title:
- First U.S.S. West Virginia Traveling Through Unidentified Location
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- Steam billows from the ship's steam towers. An American flag hangs from a mast in the rear.
- IDNO:
- 049561
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Near Coast of Unidentified Location
- Date:
- ca. 1945
- Description:
- A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.
- IDNO:
- 049562
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia in Unidentified Location
- Date:
- ca.1940
- Description:
- The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.
- IDNO:
- 049563
- Title:
- Severely Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia After December 7th Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hi.
- Date:
- ca. 1942
- Description:
- Men inspect the damage after the infamous Japanese attack. The "Wee Vee" as the ship was affectionately referred to, was raised from the bottom of Pearl Harbor where she was moored during the attack and towed to dry dock for repairs.
- IDNO:
- 051886
- Title:
- Unidentified Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew
- Date:
- ca. 1944-45
- Description:
- Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051887
- Title:
- Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew
- Date:
- ca. 1944-45
- Description:
- Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Another battleship is visible in the background.
- IDNO:
- 051888
- Title:
- U. S. Navy Sailor William Wright
- Date:
- ca. 1944-45
- Description:
- On the photo is a message reading, "All my love, Bill." Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051889
- Title:
- Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1944-45
- Description:
- Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051890
- Title:
- Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1944-45
- Description:
- A man likely named Al is pictured on the ship. Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051891
- Title:
- Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia, Pacific Theater
- Date:
- 1944-45
- Description:
- Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051892
- Title:
- Unidentified Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1944-45
- Description:
- Two sailors pose together for a photo. The man on the right is likely named Al. Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051893
- Title:
- Two Men on U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1944-45
- Description:
- The two men in the photo are sitting on top of or near one of the gun turrets on the ship. Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051894
- Title:
- Seaman William Wright and Female in Hula Skirt, Pearl Harbor, Hi.
- Date:
- 1944
- Description:
- Wright, left, is pictured with an unidentified woman on his lap. Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051895
- Title:
- Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1944-45
- Description:
- Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051896
- Title:
- Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1944-45
- Description:
- Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051897
- Title:
- United States Navy Aircraft Carrier at Sea
- Date:
- ca. 1944-45
- Description:
- The photo was taken from the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia. Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051898
- Title:
- Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1944-45
- Description:
- Photos are from an album belonging to a member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
- IDNO:
- 051919
- Title:
- United States Naval Ship
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- Photograph of the ship taken from the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- IDNO:
- 051920
- Title:
- Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1937
- Description:
- Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.
- IDNO:
- 051921
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Anchor Chain and Pipes
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- Each link in the anchor chain weighs 100 lbs. and is one foot long. The chain falls through the hawse pipes.
- IDNO:
- 051926
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.
- IDNO:
- 051927
- Title:
- Fan Tail of U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- Crew members walk around the deck while the ship is at sea.
- IDNO:
- 051928
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.
- Date:
- 1936/09
- Description:
- Crew members surround the battleship as its anchored near the dock.
- IDNO:
- 051929
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- Ladders surround the battleship.
- IDNO:
- 051930
- Title:
- View of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- A sailor walks along the deck while the ship passes the bridge.
- IDNO:
- 051933
- Title:
- Sailors Observe San Francisco Bay Bridge on Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- Sailors idle beneath the ship's gun barrel while passing the bridge.
- IDNO:
- 051935
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Homecoming
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- Sailors and Naval officers fill the battleship's deck.
- IDNO:
- 051936
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Motor Launch Crew
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- A crew consisting of a cox, and engineer and two extra men are pictured on the stem of the boat, which was used to take enlisted men ashore. The boat carries about 125 men and is 50 feet long.
- IDNO:
- 051937
- Title:
- Naval Officer Inspect Crew Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1937
- Description:
- Captain Spears and his inspecting party make a routine inspection.
- IDNO:
- 051938
- Title:
- Sailor Beside U.S.S. West Virginia Gun and Port
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- An unidentified crew member leans against the 5" gun and port.
- IDNO:
- 051939
- Title:
- Sailor Boarding a Motor Boat by High-Line Transfer
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- A sailor is transferred to the motor boat by gliding down a rope and pulley system. Motor boats were used to carry enlisted men ashore. Photo taken from the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia. An unidentified battleship lurks in the background.
- IDNO:
- 051940
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea
- Date:
- 1936
- IDNO:
- 051941
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Crane Hoisting "Punt" Boat
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- A sailor stands in the boat while it's being raised by the battleship's crane. The "punt" boat was used only to paint the sides of the ship. The boat pictured on the far left is a whale boat, which is used as a life boat and is also used in racing. The boat on the right is called a "racing cutter" and is also used as a life boat and in cutter racing.
- IDNO:
- 051942
- Title:
- Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- Hepburn was Commander-in-Chief of the United States Navy Fleet.
- IDNO:
- 051943
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Whale Boat Crew
- Date:
- 1934/02/04
- Description:
- Whale boat crew that won a race near San Pedro, California, on February 4, 1934 with a time of 16 minutes, 7 seconds. William Hand is identified as front row, far right.
- IDNO:
- 051944
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia en Route to Bremerton, Wa. Navy Yard
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- The battleship's deck is briefly flooded by seawater.
- IDNO:
- 051946
- Title:
- Workers Adjusting U.S.S. West Virginia Propellars
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- A group of men are scattered along the dry dock inspecting and repairing the ship.
- IDNO:
- 051947
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Firing Guns
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- Two sailors on the deck observe the gunfire.
- IDNO:
- 051948
- Title:
- Liberty Boat Going Ashore from U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- A boat speeds across the sea while the U.S.S. West Virginia lurks in the background.
- IDNO:
- 051950
- Title:
- Captain William R. Furlong
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- Furlong during a visit to the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- IDNO:
- 051951
- Title:
- Vice Admiral Kalbfus Returning Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1937
- Description:
- Kalbfus is welcomed by 8 side boys, full guard, and band as well as the orderly duty and the quartermasters.
- IDNO:
- 051952
- Title:
- All Hands on Deck, U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- The U.S.S. West Virginia crew organized on the deck.
- IDNO:
- 051953
- Title:
- Captain W. R. Furlong and Captain W. O. Spears Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1937
- Description:
- The old captain of the ship, William R. Furlong (right), stands beside the new captain of the ship, William O. Spears (left).
- IDNO:
- 051955
- Title:
- Scout Plane Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- The plane sits on the battleship's deck.