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Photo # NH 99392:  Officers and Crew of USS Black Arrow on deck, 1919

Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --

USS Black Arrow (ID # 3913, later ID # 1534), 1919-1919
-- On Board and Close Up Views


This page features all the views we have that were taken on board, or close to, USS Black Arrow (ID # 3913, later ID # 1534).

For other images concerning this ship, see:

  • USS Black Arrow (ID # 3913, later ID # 1534), 1919-1919. Previously the Civilian freighter Rhaetia (1904), Black Hawk and Black Arrow.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 99392

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Ship's Officers and Crew on deck, 1919.
    Panoramic photograph by the Taylor Studio, Norfolk, Virginia.
    Note the group of African-American Sailors in the lower right.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 127KB; 900 x 370 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 99393

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Ship's Officers on deck, 1919.
    Photographed by the Taylor Studio, Norfolk, Virginia.
    Note the grating underfoot, and sign for the ship's Canteen partially visible at the far right.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 455 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106669

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph of the ship's foremast and lookout platform ("crow's nest"), taken from her forecastle looking aft toward the bridge, 1919.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 102KB; 520 x 925 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106663

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph of the ship's foremast base and bridge, 1919.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 124KB; 900 x 595 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106666

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken from the ship's bridge, looking over her forward well deck and forecastle toward the bow, 1919.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 138KB; 900 x 585 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106667

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken from the ship's bridge, looking aft over her port side boat deck, 1919.
    Note the lapstrake construction of the lifeboat in the right center.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 122KB; 900 x 590 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106668

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken from the ship's midships superstructure, looking toward her stern over the after well deck, 1919.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 150KB; 900 x 595 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106661

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph of interior of the ship's wheel house, showing her steering wheel, binnacle and wooden deck gratings, 1919.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 103KB; 515 x 925 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106662

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph of the ship's officers' ward room, 1919.
    Note the swivel chairs, ceiling fans and piano.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 114KB; 900 x 590 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106664

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken in the ship's pay office, 1919.
    Note the typewriter and mechanical adding machine.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 95KB; 900 x 590 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106665

    USS Black Arrow
    (ID # 3913)

    Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken in the ship's surgical operating room, 1919.
    This view was published circa 1919 by A.M. Simon, 324 E. 23rd Street, New York City, as one of ten images in a "Souvenir Folder" concerning USS Black Arrow.

    Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2009.

    U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

    Online Image: 118KB; 900 x 595 pixels

     


    For other images concerning this ship, see:

  • USS Black Arrow (ID # 3913, later ID # 1534), 1919-1919. Previously the Civilian freighter Rhaetia (1904), Black Hawk and Black Arrow.


    NOTES:

  • To the best of our knowledge, the pictures referenced here are all in the Public Domain, and can therefore be freely downloaded and used for any purpose.

  • Some images linked from this page may bear obsolete credit lines citing the organization name: "Naval Historical Center". Effective 1 December 2008 the name should be cited as: "Naval History and Heritage Command".


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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