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Photo # NH 44922:  William S. Sims, Jr., with a USS Melville cap ribbon on his Sailor's hat, 1919

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USS Melville (Destroyer Tender # 2, later AD-2) --
Distant and Miscellaneous Views


TThis page features distant views of USS Melville (Destroyer Tender # 2, later AD-2) and miscellaneous pictures related to her.

For other images related to this ship, see:

  • USS Melville (Destroyer Tender # 2, later AD-2), 1915-1948.


    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.

    Caution! USS Melville is a minor element in some of these images. Examine pictures closely and read captions carefully before selecting views to represent her.

    Photo #: NH 93723

    U.S. Navy destroyers


    At Queenstown, Ireland, in 1918.
    Third ship from the left (just inboard of the outboard destroyer) is USS Terry (Destroyer # 25).
    USS Melville (Destroyer Tender # 2) is in the right background.

    Courtesy of Jack Howland, 1982.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 89KB; 740 x 470 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 86082-B

    "Combined Atlantic and Pacific Fleets in Panama Bay, Jan. 21st 1921"


    Middle section (of three) of a panoramic photograph taken by M.C. Mayberry, of Mayberry and Smith, Shreveport, Louisiana. Other views in the series are Photo #s: NH 86082-A and NH 86082-C.
    Among the ships present in this image are (from left to right): USS Stoddert (DD-302), USS Melville (AD-2), USS Texas (BB-35), USS Partridge (AM-16), USS Birmingham (CL-2), USS Arkansas (BB-33), USS Idaho (BB-42), USS Mississippi (BB-41), USS Wyoming (BB-32), USS New York (BB-34), USS New Mexico (BB-40) and USS Pennsylvania (BB-38).

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, D.H. Criswell Collection.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 46KB; 740 x 340 pixels

     
    Photo #: 80-G-455906

    Balboa Harbor, Panama Canal Zone


    Aerial photograph taken 23 April 1934, with U.S. Fleet cruisers and destroyers moored together.
    Most of the ships present are identified in Photo # 80-G-455906 (extended caption).

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 298KB; 1200 x 970 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: NH 95716

    Fleet Review off New York City, 31 May 1934


    Ships of the Fleet Train maneuvering during the review.
    USS Langley (CV-1) is in the lower right. Crossing her bow is USS Melville (AD-2), led by either USS Dobbin (AD-3) or USS Whitney (AD-4). Leading the next line is USS Relief (AH-1), followed by two oilers and another auxiliary. Nine battleships are in the distance, making a column turn to port.


    Collection of Vice Admiral Dixwell Ketcham, USN.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 72KB; 740 x 600 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 104456

    USS Melville
    (Destroyer Tender # 2)

    Ship's motor gig underway, circa 1916-1917.
    The original photograph is printed on postcard stock.

    Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 61KB; 740 x 490 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 104458

    USS Melville
    (Destroyer Tender # 2)

    Ship's motor gig underway, circa 1916-1919.
    Note letters "Me" on the boat's bow.

    Donation of Dr. Mark Kulikowski, 2007.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 53KB; 740 x 475 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 80443

    San Francisco, California


    View of the Navy Liberty Dock at "Frisco", circa 1926.
    Boats present are from USS Melville (AD-2), USS Maryland (BB-46) and USS Reno (DD-303).
    Photographed by Gustave Freret.

    Donation of Lieutenant Gustave Freret, USN (Retired), 1972.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 98KB; 740 x 460 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 44922

    William S. Sims, Jr.


    Saluting, 7 April 1919, while awaiting the arrival from Europe of his father, Admiral William S. Sims, who was en route on the SS Mauretania.
    Note his small-scale Sailor's suit, with peacoat and "flat" hat featuring a cap band from USS Melville (Destroyer Tender # 2), which had been Admiral Sims' flagship as Commander of U.S. Naval Forces in European Waters during and shortly after the First World War.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 63KB; 740 x 560 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 44923

    William S. Sims, Jr.


    Salutes while on board USS Aramis (SP-418) in New York Harbor, 7 April 1919. He was awaiting the arrival from Europe of his father, Admiral William S. Sims, who was en route on the SS Mauretania.
    Note his small-scale Sailor's suit, with peacoat and "flat" hat featuring a cap band from USS Melville (Destroyer Tender # 2), which had been Admiral Sims' flagship as Commander of U.S. Naval Forces in European Waters during and shortly after the First World War.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 69KB; 500 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 94774-KN (Color)

    "Uncle Sam's Ships"

    Cover for sheet music composed and written by Chief Yeoman Daisy May Pratt Erd, USNRF, during World War I. It features the names of 109 U.S. Navy ships, from battleships to tugs and patrol boats.

    Donation of Miss G.H. Erd, 1973.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 136KB; 585 x 765 pixels

     


    The following photographs were possibly taken from USS Melville:

  • Photo # NH 104454: USS Dubuque (Gunboat # 17) or USS Paducah (Gunboat # 18) underway in harbor, circa 1916-1917;
  • Photo # NH 104457: USS Montana (Armored Cruiser # 13) in harbor, circa 1916-1917; and
  • Photo # NH 104459: USS Bridge (Supply Ship # 1) at Queenstown, Ireland, circa 1918.


    For other images related to this ship, see:

  • USS Melville (Destroyer Tender # 2, later AD-2), 1915-1948.


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


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    Page made 20 November 2003
    New images added 26 July 2007