https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/051953https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/image/051953.jpgCaptain W. R. Furlong and Captain W. O. Spears Aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia1937U.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). USS West Virginia West Virginia History OnView