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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 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.

4. U.S.S. West Virginia (Top) and the U.S.S. Oklahoma (Bottom)

U.S.S. West Virginia leaving dry docks with a crowd of onlookers.

5. U.S.S. West Virginia Leaving Dry Dock

Picture of the guns of the U.S.S. West Virginia 'BB-48'. Credit Line, Navy Department, photo no. 80-G-3 39585.

6. Guns of the U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

7. Crew Rescuing Men of the U.S.S. West Virginia During the Attack on Pearl Harbor

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.

8. U.S.S. West Virginia after Launch, Newport News, Va.

Men and women dining in celebration of the U.S.S. West Virginia.

9. Dinner Party for Christening of U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

10. U.S.S. West Virginia

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.

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

Bird's-eye view of the U.S.S. West Virginia moving in a harbor.

12. U.S.S. West Virginia Calendar

The mast is erected at Memorial Plaza, which is located directly in front of Oglebay Hall.

13. U.S.S. West Virginia Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

The battleship out at sea.

14. U.S.S. West Virginia

An aerial oblique view of U.S.S.  West Virginia in East River, with New York City in background.

15. U.S.S. West Virginia

An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), broad on beam.

16. U.S.S. West Virginia

An aerial view of U.S.S. West Virginia (BB-48), board on beam.

17. U.S.S. West Virginia

Alice Wright-Mann, of Mercer County, is pictured with a large bouquet of flowers and what appears to be a bottle of champagne.Ms. Wright-Mann sponsored the battleship which was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Newport News, Va. Wright-Mann was the daughter of a millionaire coalmine operator, Isaac T. Mann.

18. Miss Alice Wright-Mann at Christening and Launch of the U.S.S. West Virginia

Miss Alice Wright-Mann, third from left holding a large bouquet and bottle, poses with a group on the battleship. The rest of the subjects are unidentified.Alice Wright-Mann, of Mercer County, sponsored the battleship which was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. of Newport News, Va. Wright-Mann was the daughter of a millionaire coalmine operator, Isaac T. Mann.

19. Christening and Launch of U.S.S. West Virginia

A swarm of sailors are pictured on the ship deck.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. Unidentified Crew Member on 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.

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

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

35. United States Naval Ship

Two unidentified admirals are pictured in their dress uniforms.

36. 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.

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

A crew works on the battleship in the dock area.

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

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

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

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

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

Ladders surround the battleship.

41. 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.

42. 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.

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

View from the battleship's deck during the voyage.

44. U.S.S. West Virginia Enroute to Seattle, Wa. from San Francisco, Ca.

Sailors and Naval officers fill the battleship's deck.

45. U.S.S. West Virginia Homecoming

Captain Spears and his inspecting party make a routine inspection.

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

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.

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

48. 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.

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

The battleship's deck is briefly flooded by seawater.

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

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.

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

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

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

Two sailors on the deck observe the gunfire.

53. U.S.S. West Virginia Firing Guns

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

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

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

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

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

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

The plane sits on the battleship's deck.

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

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

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

Crew members fire the 5" guns.

59. 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.

60. 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.

61. Stern of U.S.S. West Virginia

View looking at the 16" guns.

62. Bow of U.S.S. West Virginia

The battleship out at sea.

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

A crew tends to the ship.

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

Thick, black smoke billows from an unidentified battleship.

65. Battleship Laying Smoke Screen

Crew members look out to the sea from the deck.

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

Captain Furlong was commander of the ship.

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

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

68. Naval Fleet Displaying Searchlights at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

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

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

The Japanese hit the "Wee Vee" with nine bombs and torpedoes during the attack. The U.S.S. Tennessee is moored on the right.

70. U.S.S. West Virginia Burning and Sinking after Pearl Harbor Attack, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

On the left, only the top deck and caged masts of the U.S.S. West Virginia can be seen. The U.S.S. West Virginia was hit with nine bombs and torpedoes total. In the center is the U.S.S. Arizona and on the right is the U.S.S. Tennessee. All ships are on fire.

71. U.S.S. West Virginia Sinking after Pearl Harbor Attack, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Men on boats attempt to extinguish the fire on the U.S.S. West Virginia.

72. Crews Fighting Fires on U.S.S. West Virginia after Japanese Attack, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

The U.S.S. West Virginia looks battered and wounded while docked at the naval shipyard. The "Wee Vee" was hit by nine bombs and torpedoes by the Japanese warplanes during the December 7th attack.

73. Salvaging Operations aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Crew members during a salvage and repair operation work port side of the battered battleship. The U.S.S. West Virginia was hit by seven torpedoes and two bombs during the December 7th attack.

74. Gaping Wound on U.S.S. West Virginia, Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii

The photograph was taken at the beginning of the attack. The explosion seen in the center of the photograph is a torpedo that struck the U.S.S. West Virginia.

75. Aerial Photograph taken from Japanese Plane during Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

An official U.S. Navy photograph. From left to right is the U.S.S. West Virginia, U.S.S. Tennessee, and the U.S.S. Arizona.

76. Burning and Damaged Ships After Japanese Attack, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Smoke rises from the sinking battleship, which was hit by seven torpedoes and two bombs.

77. Damaged U.S.S. West Virginia after Japanese Attack, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Smoke billows from the U.S.S. West Virginia, which is pictured in the back and center of the photograph. The ship eventually sank.Floating on the left is the U.S.S. Maryland. On the right is a capsized U.S.S. Oklahoma.

78. Damaged Battleships following Japanese Attack, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

"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.

79. United States Fleet off Leyte, Philippines

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

80. U.S.S. West Virginia

81. 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.

82. 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."

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