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"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."

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

IDNO:
052338
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock, Pearl Harbor, Hi.
Date:
1943/05/25
Description:
"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."
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.

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

IDNO:
052337
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia in Dry Dock
Date:
ca. 1920-1921
Description:
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.

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

IDNO:
052336
Title:
Aerial View of U.S.S. West Virginia
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) anchored in an unidentified location.

4. U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
052335
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
undated
Description:
U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48) anchored in an unidentified location.
"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.

5. United States Fleet off Leyte, Philippines

IDNO:
052334
Title:
United States Fleet off Leyte, Philippines
Date:
1944/10
Description:
"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.
Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia before installation on the campus of West Virginia University. The bell was dedicated on December 7, 1967, and joined the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in Memorial Plaza.

6. U.S.S. West Virginia Bell Prior to Installation, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052288
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Bell Prior to Installation, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1967
Description:
Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia before installation on the campus of West Virginia University. The bell was dedicated on December 7, 1967, and joined the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in Memorial Plaza.
The installation of U.S.S. West Virginia's mast nears completion at Memorial Plaza on the campus of West Virginia University. The Mountainlair and Stewart Hall are visible in the background.

7. U.S.S. West Virginia Mast in Memorial Plaza, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052287
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Mast in Memorial Plaza, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1961-1963
Description:
The installation of U.S.S. West Virginia's mast nears completion at Memorial Plaza on the campus of West Virginia University. The Mountainlair and Stewart Hall are visible in the background.
Fern Evan's husband, GM3e Woodrow W. Evans was killed aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, leaving Fern to support herself and their 20 month old son. Subsequently, Mrs. Evans was employed at a West Coast aircraft plant. She's shown here working on a radio bracket for a bomber.

8. Fern Evans in West Coast Aircraft Plant

IDNO:
052258
Title:
Fern Evans in West Coast Aircraft Plant
Date:
1942/05
Description:
Fern Evan's husband, GM3e Woodrow W. Evans was killed aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, leaving Fern to support herself and their 20 month old son. Subsequently, Mrs. Evans was employed at a West Coast aircraft plant. She's shown here working on a radio bracket for a bomber.
The U.S.S. West Virginia floats beneath the bridge.

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

IDNO:
052005
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia beneath Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge, Ca.
Date:
undated
Description:
The U.S.S. West Virginia floats beneath the bridge.
View of the New York City skyline.

10. View of Manhattan, New York City, Likely from Decks of U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
052004
Title:
View of Manhattan, New York City, Likely from Decks of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1939-1945
Description:
View of the New York City skyline.
Crew members pal around during the crossing initiation ceremony, where sailors who have never crossed the equator before are "brought before Neptune" and tested.

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

IDNO:
052003
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Crossing the Equator
Date:
ca. 1939-1945
Description:
Crew members pal around during the crossing initiation ceremony, where sailors who have never crossed the equator before are "brought before Neptune" and tested.
American military work with coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

12. Shore Battery in Hawaii

IDNO:
052002
Title:
Shore Battery in Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
American military work with coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
A sailor prepares to dive into the sea off the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

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

IDNO:
052001
Title:
Scuba Diver off U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A sailor prepares to dive into the sea off the deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
American president Franklin D. Roosevelt inspected the Pacific Fleet, including the U.S.S. West Virginia.

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

IDNO:
052000
Title:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Boards Cruiser Houston, San Francisco Bay, CA
Date:
1939
Description:
American president Franklin D. Roosevelt inspected the Pacific Fleet, including the U.S.S. West Virginia.
A group of soldiers gather around coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph taken from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

15. American Soldiers Shore Battery at Night in Hawaii

IDNO:
051999
Title:
American Soldiers Shore Battery at Night in Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1939-1945
Description:
A group of soldiers gather around coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph taken from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
A group of soldiers practice firing. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

16. Sham Battle in Hawaii during WWII American Defense Campaign

IDNO:
051998
Title:
Sham Battle in Hawaii during WWII American Defense Campaign
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A group of soldiers practice firing. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
Soldiers gather around a firing anti-aircraft gun during a defense campaign. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

17. Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action at Night, Hawaii

IDNO:
051997
Title:
Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action at Night, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Soldiers gather around a firing anti-aircraft gun during a defense campaign. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

18. Naval Fleet Displaying Searchlights at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

IDNO:
051996
Title:
Naval Fleet Displaying Searchlights at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.
A fleet of U.S. bomber airplanes fly across the sky. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia Scrapbook.

19. Flight of Bombers in Hawaii

IDNO:
051995
Title:
Flight of Bombers in Hawaii
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A fleet of U.S. bomber airplanes fly across the sky. The photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia Scrapbook.
A crowd awaits the U.S.S. West Virginia crew returning from a voyage. The boat on the left is the captain's "gig."

20. Navy Landing, Long Beach, Ca.

IDNO:
051971
Title:
Navy Landing, Long Beach, Ca.
Date:
1937
Description:
A crowd awaits the U.S.S. West Virginia crew returning from a voyage. The boat on the left is the captain's "gig."
Crane ship docked at the Navy yard.

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

IDNO:
051970
Title:
U.S.S. Crane Ship No. 2, Bremerton, Wa.
Date:
1936
Description:
Crane ship docked at the Navy yard.
Captain Furlong was commander of the ship.

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

IDNO:
051969
Title:
Captain William Furlong Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
Captain Furlong was commander of the ship.
Crew members hanging out of the West Virginia and in a smaller boat alongside attempt to right the overturned boat.

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

IDNO:
051968
Title:
Capsized Sail Boat Off of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Crew members hanging out of the West Virginia and in a smaller boat alongside attempt to right the overturned boat.
Crew members look out to the sea from the deck.

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

IDNO:
051967
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Out at Sea
Date:
1936
Description:
Crew members look out to the sea from the deck.
Thick, black smoke billows from an unidentified battleship.

25. Battleship Laying Smoke Screen

IDNO:
051966
Title:
Battleship Laying Smoke Screen
Date:
1937
Description:
Thick, black smoke billows from an unidentified battleship.
A crew tends to the ship.

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

IDNO:
051965
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia in Navy Yard Dry Dock somewhere in Washington
Date:
1936
Description:
A crew tends to the ship.
The battleship out at sea.

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

IDNO:
051964
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Crashing through Wave
Date:
1937
Description:
The battleship out at sea.
The motor boat that carries the officers to and from shore idles beside the battleship.

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

IDNO:
051963
Title:
Officers' Motor Boat Beside the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
The motor boat that carries the officers to and from shore idles beside the battleship.
View looking at the 16" guns.

29. Bow of U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051962
Title:
Bow of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1936
Description:
View looking at the 16" guns.
The motor boats were used to transport enlisted men to and from shore.

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

IDNO:
051961
Title:
Officers Transported on Motor Boats to the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1936
Description:
The motor boats were used to transport enlisted men to and from shore.
One of the two scout planes on the U.S.S. West Virginia sits on the stern deck.

31. Stern of U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051960
Title:
Stern of U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1936
Description:
One of the two scout planes on the U.S.S. West Virginia sits on the stern deck.
Captain William Furlong peers out at the navigation bridge during a U.S.S. West Virginia voyage.

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

IDNO:
051959
Title:
Captain W. R. Furlong on the Navigation Bridge of the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1937
Description:
Captain William Furlong peers out at the navigation bridge during a U.S.S. West Virginia voyage.
Crew members fire the 5" guns.

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

IDNO:
051958
Title:
Anti-Aircraft Guns on U.S.S. West Virginia Boat Deck
Date:
1936
Description:
Crew members fire the 5" guns.
Looking up at the mast from the ship's deck.

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

IDNO:
051957
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia's Main Mast
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
Looking up at the mast from the ship's deck.
The admiral is greeted with a band and guard as he boards the ship.

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

IDNO:
051956
Title:
Visiting Admiral Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1936
Description:
The admiral is greeted with a band and guard as he boards the ship.
The plane sits on the battleship's deck.

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

IDNO:
051955
Title:
Scout Plane Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1936
Description:
The plane sits on the battleship's deck.
The old captain of the ship, William R. Furlong (right), stands beside the new captain of the ship, William O. Spears (left).

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

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

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

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

39. Vice Admiral Kalbfus Returning Aboard 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.
Furlong during a visit to the U.S.S. West Virginia.

40. Captain William R. Furlong

IDNO:
051950
Title:
Captain William R. Furlong
Date:
1936
Description:
Furlong during a visit to the U.S.S. West Virginia.
The ships used in the "Mutiny on the Bounty" motion picture.

41. Ships Used in Making the "Mutiny on the Bounty", Long Beach, Ca.

IDNO:
051949
Title:
Ships Used in Making the "Mutiny on the Bounty", Long Beach, Ca.
Date:
1936
Description:
The ships used in the "Mutiny on the Bounty" motion picture.
A boat speeds across the sea while the U.S.S. West Virginia lurks in the background.

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

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.
Two sailors on the deck observe the gunfire.

43. U.S.S. West Virginia Firing Guns

IDNO:
051947
Title:
U.S.S. West Virginia Firing Guns
Date:
1936
Description:
Two sailors on the deck observe the gunfire.
A group of men are scattered along the dry dock inspecting and repairing the ship.

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

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.
Portraits of the men in the U.S.S. West Virginia's S Division, which handled supply, disbursing, and commissary. All photos are identified with last name and first initials. Several of the men are also identified by nickname. William Hand is at bottom center.

45. S-Division, U.S.S. West Virginia

IDNO:
051945
Title:
S-Division, U.S.S. West Virginia
Date:
1935
Description:
Portraits of the men in the U.S.S. West Virginia's S Division, which handled supply, disbursing, and commissary. All photos are identified with last name and first initials. Several of the men are also identified by nickname. William Hand is at bottom center.
The battleship's deck is briefly flooded by seawater.

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

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.
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.

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

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

48. Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn

IDNO:
051942
Title:
Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn
Date:
ca. 1936-1937
Description:
Hepburn was Commander-in-Chief of the United States Navy Fleet.