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Official Navy photo postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia at sea.

1. U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea

Postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia at sea outside of a city. The photograph was taken before 1941.

2. U.S.S. West Virginia with Another Battleship in Background

Postcard of the U.S.S. West Virginia going under the Brooklyn Bridge.

3. U.S.S. West Virginia Passes Under the Brooklyn Bridge, Ny.

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.

4. U.S.S. West Virginia Immediately after Launch, Newport News, Va.

Steam billows from the ship's steam towers. An American flag hangs from a mast in the rear.

5. First U.S.S. West Virginia Traveling Through Unidentified Location

A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.

6. U.S.S. West Virginia Near Coast of Unidentified Location

The battleship sails through unknown waters. The photograph was taken before America was in World War II.

7. U.S.S. West Virginia in Unidentified Location

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.

8. Severely Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia After December 7th Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hi.

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.

9. Unidentified Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

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.

10. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

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.

11. U. S. Navy Sailor William Wright

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.

12. Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

13. Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

14. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia, Pacific Theater

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.

15. Unidentified Crew Members of U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

16. Two Men on U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

17. Seaman William Wright and Female in Hula Skirt, Pearl Harbor, Hi.

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.

18. Crew Members of 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.

19. Unidentified Crew Member on U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

20. United States Navy Aircraft Carrier at Sea

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.

21. Rough Waters Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

Photograph of the ship taken from the U.S.S. West Virginia.

22. United States Naval Ship

Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.

23. Admirals Visiting the U.S.S. West Virginia

Each link in the anchor chain weighs 100 lbs. and is one foot long. The chain falls through the hawse pipes.

24. U.S.S. West Virginia Anchor Chain and Pipes

A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.

25. U.S.S. West Virginia at Dry Dock in Washington, D. C.

Crew members walk around the deck while the ship is at sea.

26. Fan Tail of U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea

Crew members surround the battleship as its anchored near the dock.

27. U.S.S. West Virginia at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.

Ladders surround the battleship.

28. U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock at Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa.

A sailor walks along the deck while the ship passes the bridge.

29. View of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia

Sailors idle beneath the ship's gun barrel while passing the bridge.

30. Sailors Observe San Francisco Bay Bridge on Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia

Sailors and Naval officers fill the battleship's deck.

31. U.S.S. West Virginia Homecoming

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.

32. U.S.S. West Virginia Motor Launch Crew

Captain Spears and his inspecting party make a routine inspection.

33. Naval Officer Inspect Crew Aboard U.S.S. West Virginia

An unidentified crew member leans against the 5" gun and port.

34. Sailor Beside U.S.S. West Virginia Gun and Port

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.

35. Sailor Boarding a Motor Boat by High-Line Transfer

36. U.S.S. West Virginia at Sea

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.

37. U.S.S. West Virginia Crane Hoisting "Punt" Boat

Hepburn was Commander-in-Chief of the United States Navy Fleet.

38. Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn

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.

39. U.S.S. West Virginia Whale Boat Crew

The battleship's deck is briefly flooded by seawater.

40. U.S.S. West Virginia en Route to Bremerton, Wa. Navy Yard

A group of men are scattered along the dry dock inspecting and repairing the ship.

41. Workers Adjusting U.S.S. West Virginia Propellars

Two sailors on the deck observe the gunfire.

42. U.S.S. West Virginia Firing Guns

A boat speeds across the sea while the U.S.S. West Virginia lurks in the background.

43. Liberty Boat Going Ashore from U.S.S. West Virginia

Furlong during a visit to the U.S.S. West Virginia.

44. Captain William R. Furlong

Kalbfus is welcomed by 8 side boys, full guard, and band as well as the orderly duty and the quartermasters.

45. Vice Admiral Kalbfus Returning Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia

The U.S.S. West Virginia crew organized on the deck.

46. All Hands on Deck, U.S.S. West Virginia

The old captain of the ship, William R. Furlong (right), stands beside the new captain of the ship, William O. Spears (left).

47. Captain W. R. Furlong and Captain W. O. Spears Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia

The plane sits on the battleship's deck.

48. Scout Plane Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia

The admiral is greeted with a band and guard as he boards the ship.

49. Visiting Admiral Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia

Looking up at the mast from the ship's deck.

50. U.S.S. West Virginia's Main Mast

Crew members fire the 5" guns.

51. Anti-Aircraft Guns on U.S.S. West Virginia Boat Deck

Captain William Furlong peers out at the navigation bridge during a U.S.S. West Virginia voyage.

52. Captain W. R. Furlong on the Navigation Bridge of the U.S.S. West Virginia

One of the two scout planes on the U.S.S. West Virginia sits on the stern deck.

53. Stern of U.S.S. West Virginia

The motor boats were used to transport enlisted men to and from shore.

54. Officers Transported on Motor Boats to the U.S.S. West Virginia

View looking at the 16" guns.

55. Bow of U.S.S. West Virginia

The motor boat that carries the officers to and from shore idles beside the battleship.

56. Officers' Motor Boat Beside the U.S.S. West Virginia

The battleship out at sea.

57. U.S.S. West Virginia Crashing through Wave

A crew tends to the ship.

58. U.S.S. West Virginia in Navy Yard Dry Dock somewhere in Washington

Thick, black smoke billows from an unidentified battleship.

59. Battleship Laying Smoke Screen

Crew members look out to the sea from the deck.

60. U.S.S. West Virginia Out at Sea

Crew members hanging out of the West Virginia and in a smaller boat alongside attempt to right the overturned boat.

61. Capsized Sail Boat Off of U.S.S. West Virginia

Captain Furlong was commander of the ship.

62. Captain William Furlong Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia

Crane ship docked at the Navy yard.

63. U.S.S. Crane Ship No. 2, Bremerton, Wa.

A crowd awaits the U.S.S. West Virginia crew returning from a voyage. The boat on the left is the captain's "gig."

64. Navy Landing, Long Beach, Ca.

A fleet of U.S. bomber airplanes fly across the sky. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia Scrapbook.

65. Flight of Bombers in Hawaii

Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

66. Naval Fleet Displaying Searchlights at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

American president Franklin D. Roosevelt inspected the Pacific Fleet, including the U.S.S. West Virginia.

67. President Franklin D. Roosevelt Boards Cruiser Houston, San Francisco Bay, CA

A sailor prepares to dive into the sea off the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

68. Scuba Diver off U.S.S. West Virginia

Crew members pal around during the crossing initiation ceremony, where sailors who have never crossed the equator before are "brought before Neptune" and tested.

69. U.S.S. West Virginia Crossing the Equator

The U.S.S. West Virginia floats beneath the bridge.

70. U.S.S. West Virginia beneath Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge, Ca.

"The guns of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) in operation.  L.C.M.'s in foreground."  L.C.M. stands for Landing Craft Mechanized.

71. United States Fleet off Leyte, Philippines

U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) anchored in an unidentified location.

72. U.S.S. West Virginia

73. Aerial View of U.S.S. West Virginia

U.S.S. West Virginia in dry dock, likely in Newport News, Va. during construction.  The keel was laid down in April 1920, and the ship was launched in November 1921.

74. U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock

"The W. Va. is shown as she was photographed at a dry dock in Pearl Harbor. The battleship was severely damaged in the Japanese raid Dec. 7, 1941. Damages to her sides are visible."

75. U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock, Pearl Harbor, Hi.