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 | 509k | Atlantic Fleet Sailors on Parade In New York; Mayor Gaynor and Others on Reviewing Stand | Image and text provided by University of Utah, Marriott Library. Photo & text courtesy of The Logan Republican.(Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 09 January 1913, Image 4, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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56k | "A night signal gun". A Signalman practices with a portable flashing light signaling device, atop a battleship's conning tower, circa the mid-1910s. The original image, copyrighted by N. Moser, New York, is printed on post card ("AZO") stock. |
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 106277. Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2008. | |
 | 128k | USN sailors sighting rangefinders on battleship, 1910's. | Photo courtesy of Tommy Trampp. | |
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102k | "A pie eating contest". On board a U.S. Navy battleship, circa the mid-1910s. The original image, copyrighted by N. Moser, New York, is printed on post card ("AZO") stock. |
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 106274. Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2008. | |
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101k | "Mining Drill". Sailors practice the employment of sea mines for the defense of advanced bases, on board a U.S. Navy battleship, circa the early or middle 1910s. New Hampshire (BB-25) is in the background. The original image, copyrighted by E. Muller Jr. from N. Moser, New York, is printed on post card ("AZO") stock. |
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 106270. Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2008. | |
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102k | "A Cock Fight -- Standing By". Crew members of a U.S. Navy battleship prepare to release their fighting poultry, circa the early or middle 1910s. The original image, copyrighted by E. Muller Jr. from N. Moser, New York, is printed on post card ("AZO") stock. |
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 106271. Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2008. | |
 | 58k | SAILING DUMMY UNITED STATES BATTLESHIPS MIMIC VESSELS MANEUVERED AT A BROOKLYN ARMORY FOR INSTRUCTION OF NAVAL CADETS. |
Image and text provided by The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundation. Photo from The Sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 23 March 1913, FOURTH SECTION PICTORIAL MAGAZINE, Image 44, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 589k | NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET WILL TRY TO JIMMY OPEN THE BACK DOOR TO NEW YORK HARBOR | Image and text provided by Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, OH Photo from The Democratic Banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 05 August 1913, Image 1, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 1.87k | Busy Inventors Plan Freak Ships to Meet Navy's Needs. | Image and text provided by The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundation. Photo by The Sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 24 August 1913, FOURTH SECTION PICTORIAL MAGAZINE, Image 33, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 482k | Over a Dozen American Warships Are Active In Mexican Waters The top picture shows the "business broadside" of one of the big battleships, and the bottom one shows the warships at League island. |
Image and text provided by Central Michigan University, Clark Historical Library. Photo & text by The Calumet News. (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 01 December 1913, Image 4, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 730k | PREPARATIONS ON BATTLESHIPS THAT STAYED AT HOME Great activity is notiseable on some of the big battleships that did not go to Mexico last week with the North Atlantic fleet. The vessels are being rapidly made ready for active service, and the battleships Rhode Island (BB-17), Nebraska (BB-14), Georgia (BB-15) and Virginia (BB-13), may leave at any moment. The accompanying picture shows a boat load of potatoes being taken to one of the battleships in New York harbor." |
Image and text provided by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, Urbana, IL. Photo & text by Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 21 April 1914, HOME EDITION, Image 12, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 363k | The United States Atlantic Fleet Which Arrived at the Port of Vera Cruz yesterday in Time for the Fighting on Shore What might be the Delaware class (BB-28 / 29) in the foreground. |
Image and text provided by Oklahoma Historical Society. Photo & text courtesy of Tulsa Daily World. (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 22 April 1914, MORNING EDITION, Image 9, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 669k | HERE ARE SOME OF THE BIG GUNS THAT SWEPT THE CITY OF VERA CRUZ The picture shows some of the big guns on one of the American battleships now in the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. The battleships Connecticut (BB-18), Minnesota (BB-22), New Hampshire (BB-25), Louisiana (BB-19) and Vermont (BB-20) have each 44 guns like these.... | Image and text provided by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, Urbana, IL. Photo & text courtesy of Rock Island Argus.(Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 24 April 1914, HOME EDITION, Image 3, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 645k | GREAT BIG NAVY NOW THOUGHT OF Forty-eight heavy-armored big-gun capital ships, each weighing from 20,000 to 30,000 tons, shooting ten miles and requiring 1,000 men for its operation. There would be one such ship for each state and each bearing the name of a state. | Image and text provided by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE. Photo courtesy of The North Platte Semi-Weekly Tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922, 24 April 1914, Image 7, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 710k | HERE'S HOW INCOMING FLEET LOOKED TO FOLKS AT TAMPICO | Image and text provided by University of Utah, Marriott Library. Photo courtesy of The Ogden Standard. (Ogden City, Utah) 1913-1920, 24 April 1914, 4 P.M. City Edition, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 1.26k | MESSAGE FROM THE BRIDGE These sailors are sending a measage from the bridge of a battleship by what is known as the Ardois system of signaling. | Image and text provided by Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA. Photo courtesy of Abbeville Progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 02 May 1914, Image 2, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 610k | JACKIES ON GUARD AT THE VERA CRUZ CUSTOMS HOUSE | Image and text provided by University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR. Photo & text courtesy of East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Or.) 1888-current, 06 May 1914, DAILY EVENING EDITION, Image 6, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 540k | HOW OUR JACKIES LANDED ON MEXICAN SOIL These are the first boatloads of armed bluejackets going ashore at Vera Cruz to take possession of that city. |
Image and text provided by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE. Photo courtesy of The North Platte Semi-Weekly Tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922, 08 May 1914, Image 9, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 545k | JACKIES AT VERA CRUZ GETTING THE NEWS Part of the crew on a battleship at Vera Cruz perches on one of the 12 inch guns reading the first newspapers from home to learn their prospects of having more fighting with the Mexicans. | Image and text provided by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE. Photo from The North Platte Semi-Weekly Tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922, 15 May 1914, Image 5, Image 3, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 643k | The INNER WORKINGS of a Modern BATTLESHIP GUN | Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo courtesy of The Washington Herald. (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 28 June 1914, MAGAZINE SECTION, Image 29, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 1.26k | NEXT-The Submarine Battleship Gigantic Dreadnaughts, That Can Fight Like Floating Forts and Dive Like Ducks When Necessary, to Take the Place of Powerful but Vulnerable Ships of Today | Image and text provided by Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA. Photo by Richmond Times-Dispatch. (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 14 February 1915, Image 49, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 1.16k | VICE-PRESIDENT REVIEWS FLEET From left to right: Admiral Howard, fleet commander; Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall and Vice President Thomas R. Marshall. The picture was snapped daring the Vice President's recent review of the Pacific squadron of the U.S. fleet in San Francisco bay off the World's Fair grounds. | Image and text provided by Washington State Library; Olympia, WA. Photo & text by The Tacoma Times. (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 01 April 1915, Image 7, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 1.97k | U. S. ATLANTIC FLEET HERE: GETS THE GREETINGS OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS Battleships of the North Atlantic Fleet in line ahead formation coming up the bay yesterday |
Image and text provided by The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundation. Photo & text by The Sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 09 May 1915, Image 11, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 934k | PRESIDENT REVIEWS FORCES FROM ATLANTIC FLEET A slate colored, dripping sky, from which "occasional showers" fell, did nothing apparently to damage the interest of hundreds thousands of spectators, shouldering and elbowing way to an eye hole through the solid ranks in front of them, along the whole line of the sailors march. President Wilson, who arrived from Washington on the Presidential yacht Mayflower shortly after midnight, reviewed the parade from the grand stand. It was easy to see from the President's demeanor that he very proud of the showing made by the marching thousands. The picture shows the parade passing the reviewing stand. The insert is of the President as he was saluting the colors. |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo & text by The Washington Herald. (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 19 May 1915, Image 3, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 711k | TWENTIETH CENTURY MONITOR INVENTED FOR U.S. NAVY | Image and text provided by University of Oregon, Knight Library; Eugene, OR. Photo from Medford Mail Tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, 26 May 1915, SECOND EDITION, Image 2, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
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443k | A PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE BACK BASIN AT League ISLAND) The Illinois (BB-7) or Alabama (BB-8) appears to the right. Other battleships appear on the left along the pier. | Image and text provided by Penn State University Libraries; University Park, PA. Photo from Evening Public Ledger. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 19 June 1915, Final, Image 16, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
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72k | "Plotting the trajectory of the 14" gun". An officer instructs battleship crew members in technical aspects of gunnery and fire control, circa the middle 1910s. The original image, copyrighted by N. Moser, New York, is printed on post card ("AZO") stock. |
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 106272. Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2008. | |
 | 3.87k | A Remarkable photograph of Dreadnoughts of the United States Navy manuvering in a storm. | Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 26 December 1915, Image 40 & 41, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov & enhanced by Tom Kerman, Incorparated. | |
 | 547k | TOTAL TARGET PRACTICE Congressman A P Gardner in his fight for preparedness makes this exhibit of the prowess of the United States navy in big gun practice. |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 23 January 1916, Image 19, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 772k | HER BATTLESHIP FUND GROWS. Marjorie Sterrett, who gave dime to build a warship. |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 5, 18, 24 & 27 February 1916, Images 3, 6x2 & 54, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 870k | MARJORIE STERRETT AND HER CHIEF CHAMPION Thirteen year old battleship fund founder aboard the Washington (ACR-11) at the navy yard, and Colonel Roosevelt with Grace, one of his grandchildren, who sent 10 cents. | Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 08 February 1916, Image 9 & 04 March 1916, Image 4, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 1.00k | TWO YOUNG PATRIOTS IN BATTLESHIP FUND. MARJORIE DEAF TO SUDDEN FAME Just Enthusiastic, Normal Girl Despite Fact She's a National Celebrity. HELPS HER MOTHER WITH HOUSEWORK Also takes care of baby. Goes to School and Builds Battleships |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 21 February 1916, Image 6, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 480k | LOADING 13-INCH POWDER CHARGES ABOARD A UNITED STATES BATTLESHIP | Image and text provided by Penn State University Libraries; University Park, PA. Photo from Evening Public Ledger. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 25 February 1916, Night Extra, Image 20, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 567k | SAYS ONE ENEMY SHIP COULD SINK U. S. PACIFIC FLEET Admiral Cameron McRae Winslow, commander of the U. S. Pacific fleet, told the house naval committee in the hearings on preparedness that one good warship could sink his entire fleet without being materially harmed.... | Image and text provided by Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records; Phoenix, AZ. Photo courtesy of Bisbee Daily Review. (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 11 March 1916, Image 6, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 895k | "Hip, Hip, Hooray," Marjorie's Battleship Gets an Starter at the Hippodrome. Still going strong almost 100 years later. |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 12 March 1916, Image 53, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 895k | BOOMING THE BATTLESHIP FUND IN FLUSHING. | Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Photo from New-York Tribune. (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 27 March 1916, Image 6, courtesy of chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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 | 157k | Preparedness parade: A Float like Battleship of the Nevada (BB-36 / 37) class in 1916. | Library of Congress photo # LC-DIG-hec-06848 & text courtesy of the Harris & Ewing Collection. | |
 | 730k | A Thousand-Foot Battleship to Lead World's Navies Commander Moffett Presents Daring Plan "Scrap the Navies of the World" by Building Ultimate Sea-Fighter "at Once" The length of the see-fighter planned by Commander Moffett would equal that of the Superdreadnought Pennsylvania (BB-38) and the battleship Oregon (BB-3). | Image and text provided by The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundation. Photo courtesy of The Evening World. (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 27 October 1916, Final Edition, Image 22, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
 | 736k | BATTLESHIP FLEET ARRIVING FOR FOOTBALL GAME Advance guard of the Atlantic fleet as it steamed up New York Day to-day. The ships are in the following order: New York (BB-34), Texas (BB-35), Oklahoma (BB-37), Connecticut (BB-18), Florida (BB-30), Utah (BB-31) and Wyoming (BB-32). The photograph was taken as the battleships passed the Battery, and shows the Statue of Liberty in the background. | Image and text provided by The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundation. Photo courtesy of The Evening World. (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 24 November 1916, Final Edition, Image 2, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. | |
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