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- 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:
- 001486
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia (Top) and the U.S.S. Oklahoma (Bottom)
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The U.S.S. West Virginia and USS Oklahoma at sea. Text on back reads 'Official U.S. Navy photographs from C941635...Watch your credit...international news photos slug West Virginia-Oklahoma' U.S. Battleships bombed by Japs. Washington, D.C...Two U.S. Warships, the Battleships West Virginia 'Top' and Oklahoma 'Bottom', were reported damaged or sunk in the Japanese bombing attack on the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Naval Base. G-12-7-41-9/30PM.
- IDNO:
- 001487
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Leaving Dry Dock
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- U.S.S. West Virginia leaving dry docks with a crowd of onlookers.
- IDNO:
- 001488
- Title:
- Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Arrives on WVU Campus
- Date:
- 1961/03/17
- Description:
- Picture of the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia pictured in front of Elizabeth Moore Hall at Friday noon, March 17, 1961.
- IDNO:
- 001489
- Title:
- Guns of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1945
- Description:
- Picture of the guns of the U.S.S. West Virginia 'BB-48'. Credit Line, Navy Department, photo no. 80-G-3 39585.
- IDNO:
- 001490
- Title:
- Crew Rescuing Men of the U.S.S. West Virginia During the Attack on Pearl Harbor
- Date:
- 1941/12/07
- Description:
- Picture of crew rescuing men of the U.S.S. West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Credit Line Navy Department 80-G-19930.
- IDNO:
- 001491
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia after Launch, Newport News, Va.
- Date:
- 1921
- Description:
- The U.S.S. West Virginia floats out into Hampton Roads after being launched at the Newport News shipyard. Afterwards she was outfitted and commissioned in 1923.
- IDNO:
- 001492
- Title:
- Dinner Party for Christening of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- Men and women dining in celebration of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- IDNO:
- 001493
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Launched
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- Taken at Hampton Roads Va. Photo of the U.S.S. West Virginia taken after launching. Credit Line: Navy Department photo no. 80-CF-2058-2 in National Archives.
- IDNO:
- 001494
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- The U.S.S. West Virginia next to another much smaller boat. Stamped on back: Official photograph. Not to be used for publication by order of the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.
- IDNO:
- 001495
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Being Scrapped - Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Wa.
- Date:
- 1961/02
- Description:
- U.S.S. West Virginia docked.
- IDNO:
- 001496
- Title:
- Dry Dock Just After the Launching of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- A crowd disperses after the launching of the battleship.
- IDNO:
- 001497
- Title:
- Ceremony Honoring the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia In Front of the Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- A group of men salute the American flag at a ceremony honoring World War II veterans and the U.S.S. West Virginia battleship.
- IDNO:
- 001498
- Title:
- Governor Barron Inspects the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in front of Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1961/03/13
- Description:
- Barron touches the U.S.S. West Virginia mass. The capitol building stands in the background.
- 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:
- 001500
- Title:
- Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Being Loaded for Shipment to Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1961/02
- Description:
- Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia being loaded at Todd Shipyards in Seattle, Washington for shipment to Morgantown in February 1961.
- IDNO:
- 001501
- Title:
- Christening of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- The christening of the U.S.S. West Virginia by Alice Wright Mann, daughter of a prominent West Virginian.
- IDNO:
- 001502
- Title:
- Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Arrives on WVU Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1961/02
- Description:
- Students and others gather around the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia, one of the ships sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Identified student, bottom left corner is Thomas V. Kreitzer.
- IDNO:
- 001503
- Title:
- Launching of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- The U.S.S. West Virginia out at sea, moments after launching from the dry dock.
- IDNO:
- 001504
- Title:
- Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Being Loaded for Shipment to Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1961/02
- Description:
- The mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia being loaded at Todd Shipyards in Seattle, Washington. The mast was shipped to Morgantown, W. Va. in February 1961.
- IDNO:
- 001505
- Title:
- Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Being Loaded for Shipment to Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1961/02
- Description:
- The mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia being loaded at Todd Shipyards in Seattle, Washington. The mast was shipped to Morgantown, West Virginia in February 1961.
- IDNO:
- 001506
- Title:
- Alice Wright Mann at the Christening Ceremony of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- Mann is pictured with a bouquet of roses in front of the ship.
- IDNO:
- 001507
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Being Scrapped at Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Washington
- Date:
- 1961/02
- Description:
- View of the bow of the U.S.S. West Virginia as its parts are scrapped at Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Washington.
- IDNO:
- 001508
- Title:
- Governor Barron Inspects the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in front of the Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1961/03/13
- Description:
- A photographer captures the moment when Governor Barron touches the U.S.S. West Virginia mast outside of the capitol building.
- IDNO:
- 001509
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Calendar
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- Bird's-eye view of the U.S.S. West Virginia moving in a harbor.
- IDNO:
- 001510
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia in Shipyard for Christening Ceremony
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- The U.S.S. West Virginia is pictured in a dry dock moments before its launch.
- IDNO:
- 001511
- Title:
- First U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1907
- Description:
- Postcard with a side view of the first U.S.S. West Virginia at sea.
- IDNO:
- 001512
- Title:
- Governor Ephraim Franklin Morgan, Alice Wright Mann, and Others at the Christening of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- Group portrait of Governor Ephraim Morgan, Alice Wright Mann and others ladies holding bouquets before the christening of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- IDNO:
- 001513
- Title:
- Alice Wright Mann at the Christening Ceremony of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- Portrait of Alice Wright Mann holding a bouquet and a bottle before the christening of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- IDNO:
- 001514
- Title:
- Alice Wright Mann at the Christening Ceremony of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- Portrait of Alice Wright Mann holding a bouquet and a bottle prior to the christening of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- IDNO:
- 001515
- Title:
- Governor Ephraim Franklin Morgan, Alice Wright Mann, and Others at the Christening of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1921/11/19
- Description:
- Group portrait of Governor Ephraim Franklin Morgan, Alice Wright Mann, and others at the christening of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- IDNO:
- 023729
- Title:
- Joseph Gluck Speaks at Dedication Ceremony for the Bell of U.S.S. West Virginia at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1967/12
- Description:
- Military officers listen as Joseph Gluck speaks at dedication of the bell from the 'West Virginia' outside Oglebay Hall. In the background is Woodburn Hall.
- IDNO:
- 023730
- Title:
- Plaque Mounted on Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- "Mast of the battleship 'West Virginia', 1923-46. A tribute to her gallant crew and to all West Virginians who have served our country in the armed forces, May 11, 1963."
- IDNO:
- 023733
- Title:
- Children Playing on the Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia before it Was Erected in Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1961
- Description:
- A group of young boys climb onto the mast before the dedication ceremony.
- IDNO:
- 023734
- Title:
- Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia at Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1963
- Description:
- A view of Memorial Plaza after the completion of the memorial. Woodburn Circle is pictured in background.
- IDNO:
- 023737
- Title:
- Wreath Laying Ceremony in Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1965
- Description:
- A wreath is placed by the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in Memorial Plaza. Martin hall is pictured in the background on the right. Elizabeth Moore Hall can be seen in the background on the left.
- IDNO:
- 023739
- Title:
- Dedication Ceremony for the Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia at Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1964
- Description:
- A man places a wreath beside the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- IDNO:
- 023740
- Title:
- Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia Before Erected on Memorial Plaza, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The mast lays in a field before it is erected at West Virginia University's Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.
- IDNO:
- 023741
- Title:
- Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia during the Dedication at Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- A group of men and women are gathered on the plaza during the dedication celebration.
- IDNO:
- 023742
- Title:
- Marlyn Lugar and University President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the U.S.S. West Virginia Bell, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1967/12
- Description:
- Lugar and Harlow stand behind a podium as they address the crowd at the dedication ceremony.
- IDNO:
- 023913
- Title:
- Bell from the U.S.S. West Virginia at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1967/12/07
- Description:
- The bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia, which was dedicated in a ceremony.
- IDNO:
- 023918
- Title:
- Joseph Gluck Speaks at the Dedication of the Bell from the U.S.S. West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1967/12/07
- Description:
- 'Rev. Joe Gluck speaks at Dec. 7, 1967 dedication ceremonies for the bell from the armored cruiser 'U.S.S. West Virginia.' Two other main speakers are shown seated in the first row: WVU President James B. Harlow (second from left) and Naval Reserve Captain Marlyn E. Lugar (third from left).
- IDNO:
- 023920
- Title:
- Dedication of Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia on Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1967/12/07
- Description:
- 'Dec. 7, 1967 ceremony dedicating the mast of armored cruiser 'U.S.S. West Virginia.'
- IDNO:
- 023921
- Title:
- West Virginia University President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1967/12/07
- Description:
- WVU President James G. Harlow speaks at dedication ceremony of the bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia. Oglebay Hall is pictured in the background.
- IDNO:
- 023928
- Title:
- WVU President James G. Harlow at the Dedication of the Bell of the U.S.S. West Virginia, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1967/12/07
- Description:
- West Virginia University President James G. Harlow (left) and Naval Reserve Captain Marlyn E. Lugar are shown at dedication ceremonies for the bell from the armored cruiser and battleship U.S.S. West Virginia. In the background is Woodburn Hall and Chitwood Hall.
- IDNO:
- 024268
- Title:
- Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Members Help to Unpack the Bell of the U.S.S West Virginia, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1967
- Description:
- With assistance from members of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity, Joe Gluck helps unpack the bell of battle cruiser West Virginia: Doug Ritchey (left); John Liston (right); Dan Blosser (third from left).
- IDNO:
- 024308
- Title:
- Freshmen Visit U.S.S. West Virginia Mast, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1965
- Description:
- Three unidentified students observe the U.S.S. West Virginia mast.
- IDNO:
- 033178
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1940
- Description:
- The battleship out at sea.
- IDNO:
- 033179
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1934/05/31
- Description:
- An aerial oblique view of U.S.S. West Virginia in East River, with New York City in background.
- IDNO:
- 033180
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1945/04/20
- Description:
- An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), broad on beam.
- IDNO:
- 033181
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- 1945/04/20
- Description:
- An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), board on beam.
- IDNO:
- 033182
- Title:
- Submarine U.S.S. West Virginia, Commissioned October 20, 1990
- Date:
- 1990/10/20
- 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:
- 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:
- 051918
- Title:
- PFC Russell L. McIlwain, Long Beach, Ca.
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- McIlwain was part of the 7th Division Marine Detachment and a crew member on the U.S.S. West Virginia.
- 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:
- 051925
- Title:
- View of the San Francisco Bay from the Deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- The bay is seen in the distance.
- 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:
- 051931
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Marine Whale Boat Crew
- Date:
- 1936
- Description:
- Kneeling in the front row, from left to right, is PFC Meihold; Private Grewohl; PFC Dunning; and Private Hayes.Standing in the back, from left to right, is Corporal Pop Winn Coxswain; PFC Rottier; Private Hill; CPL Marquez; Private Davis; Private McIntyre; PFC Shumacher; and 1st Lieutenant Davis.
- IDNO:
- 051932
- Title:
- View of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- Looking at the bridge from the deck of the battleship.
- 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:
- 051934
- Title:
- U.S.S. West Virginia Enroute to Seattle, Wa. from San Francisco, Ca.
- Date:
- ca. 1936-1937
- Description:
- View from the battleship's deck during the voyage.
- 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:
- 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:
- 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.
- 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).
