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Photo # NH 51144:  USS L-4 and other submarines at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, circa February 1919

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USS L-4 (Submarine # 43, later SS-43), 1916-1922 -- Part II


This page features additional views related to USS L-4 (Submarine # 43, later SS-43).

For other images concerning this submarine, see:

  • USS L-4 (Submarine # 42, later SS-43), 1916-1922.


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

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    Photo #: NH 52856

    USS Bushnell
    (Submarine Tender # 2)

    At anchor in Bantry Bay, Ireland, 1918.
    The submarines alongside are (from left to right):
    USS L-4 (Submarine # 43);
    USS L-11 (Submarine # 51); and
    USS L-10 (Submarine # 50).

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 61KB; 740 x 515 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 61684

    USS Bushnell
    (Submarine Tender # 2)

    Lifting USS L-2 (Submarine # 41) partially out of the water, while in an Irish port during World War I.
    Moored to Bushnell's port side are (from left to right):
    USS L-4 (Submarine # 43);
    USS L-9 (Submarine # 49); and
    USS L-1 (Submarine # 40).

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 101KB; 740 x 545 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 51171

    "L" Type Submarines


    Alongside USS Bushnell (Submarine Tender # 2) at Bantry Bay, Ireland, in 1918.
    These submarines are, from left to right:
    unidentified submarine;
    USS L-1 (Submarine # 40);
    USS L-10 (Submarine # 50);
    USS L-4 (Submarine # 43); and
    USS L-9 (Submarine # 49).

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 80KB; 740 x 530 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 51170

    "L" Type Submarines


    Alongside USS Bushnell (Submarine Tender # 2) at Bantry Bay, Ireland, in 1918.
    These submarines are, from left to right:
    unidentified submarine;
    USS L-1 (Submarine # 40);
    USS L-10 (Submarine # 50);
    USS L-4 (Submarine # 43); and
    USS L-9 (Submarine # 49).
    Note the smoke from the submarines' engines.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 87KB; 740 x 525 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 60252

    "L" type submarines


    Alongside their tender, in British waters during World War I.
    Tender is probably USS Bushnell. Location is probably Berehaven, Ireland.
    Submarines are (from left to right):
    USS L-3 (Submarine # 42);
    USS L-11 (Submarine # 51);
    USS L-10 (Submarine # 50);
    USS L-4 (Submarine # 43); and
    USS L-9 (Submarine # 49).
    Note differing forms of "chariot" bridges on these submarines; white markings on their foredecks; and 3"/23 deck guns in retracted position, just forward of the submarines' fairwaters.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 89KB; 740 x 535 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 51158

    USS L-4
    (Submarine # 43),
    USS L-10 (Submarine # 50), and
    USS L-1 (Submarine # 40)
    (listed from left to right)

    At the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, soon after their 1 February 1919 return to the U.S. from European waters.
    Note what appears to be a very long "homeward bound" pennant flying from the top of L-1's periscope.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 84KB; 740 x 565 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 51144

    USS L-4
    (Submarine # 43),
    USS L-10 (Submarine # 50), and
    USS L-1 (Submarine # 40)
    (listed from inboard to outboard)

    At the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, soon after their 1 February 1919 return to the U.S. from European waters.
    Note chevrons painted on the submarines' fairwaters, signifying World War I overseas service.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 83KB; 740 x 540 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 51142

    USS L-4
    (Submarine # 43),
    USS L-1 (Submarine # 40), and
    USS L-10 (Submarine # 50)
    (listed from left to right)

    At the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, soon after their 1 February 1919 return to the U.S. from European waters.
    Ship in the immediate background is either USS Quinnebaug (ID # 1687) or USS Saranac (ID # 1702), with the other of the two beyond her.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 83KB; 740 x 595 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 51143

    USS L-4
    (Submarine # 43),
    USS L-1 (Submarine # 40), and
    USS L-10 (Submarine # 50)
    (listed from left to right)

    At the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, soon after their 1 February 1919 return to the U.S. from European waters.
    Ship in the immediate background is either USS Quinnebaug (ID # 1687) or USS Saranac (ID # 1702), with the other of the two beyond her.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 104KB; 740 x 535 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 103253

    USS L-11
    (Submarine # 51), at left,
    and
    USS L-4 (Submarine # 43)

    At the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, circa 1919.
    Note these submarines' 3"/23 deck guns, located just forward of their fairwaters. L-11's is retracted, while that of L-4 is in operating position.

    Collection of Rear Admiral Harold F. Pullen, USN. Loaned via Captain Paul B. Ryan, USN (Retired), 1977.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 59KB; 740 x 460 pixels

     


    USS L-4 is seen in the background of the following photograph of other submarines:

    Photo #: NH 51157

    USS D-3
    (Submarine # 19), at left,
    and
    USS D-2 (Submarine # 18), center

    At the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, 5 March 1919, with shipyard workmen on board. Note the ventilating fans on D-3's deck. A derrick barge is alongside D-2.
    Among the four submarines visible in the background are USS L-1 (Submarine # 40), USS L-4 (Submarine # 43) and USS L-10 (Submarine # 50).
    A motorcycle is parked at the far left.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 109KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     


    For other images concerning this submarine, see:

  • USS L-4 (Submarine # 42, later SS-43), 1916-1922.


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


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    New image added 22 August 2006