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Photo # NH 53460:  Launch of submarine Holland, May 1897

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USS Holland (Submarine # 1) --
Construction

The submarine Holland (or Holland VI, reflecting her place in the lineage of John Holland's designs) was built in 1896-1897 at the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabethport, New Jersey. Launched on 17 May 1897, her completion was delayed by an accidental flooding in October of that year. After repairs, she began trials late in the following February and made her first dive in mid-March 1898.

This page features views related to the submarine Holland's construction.

For other images related to this submarine, see:

  • USS Holland (Submarine Torpedo Boat # 1), 1900-1913.


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

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    Photo #: NH 53458

    Submarine Holland
    (later USS Holland)

    Being prepared for launching, at the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabethport, New Jersey, circa 17 May 1897.
    Note that her steering and diving planes are located forward of the propeller.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 99KB; 740 x 640 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53459

    Submarine Holland
    (later USS Holland)

    Christening ceremony, at the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabethport, New Jersey, 17 May 1897.
    Her Sponsor, Mrs. Lawrence, is visible just beyond Holland's bow.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 82KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53460

    Submarine Holland
    (later USS Holland)

    Launching, at the Crescent Shipyard, Elizabethport, New Jersey, 17 May 1897.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 79KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     

    For other images related to this submarine, see:

  • USS Holland (Submarine Torpedo Boat # 1), 1900-1913.


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


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