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Photo # NH 101129:  USS Rhode Island crewmen prepare to peel potatos, circa 1913

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USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17, later BB-17), 1906-1923 -- On Board and Close Up Views -- Miscellaneous


This page features miscellaneous views taken on board or close to USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17, later BB-17).

For other photographs concerning this ship, see:

  • USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17, later BB-17), 1906-1923.


    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 #: 19-N-2-23-15

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    At the Boston Navy Yard, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 11 September 1915.
    Note her "cage" foremast with a topmast supporting radio antennas; crewmembers crowding her rails and superstructure; 3"/50 gun atop the 8" gun turret, and spectators (mainly female) watching the ship from on shore.

    Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives.

    Online Image: 121KB; 720 x 925 pixels

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

     
    Photo #: NH 101088

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    View of the battleship's quarterdeck, illuminated with electric lights for festive purposes, circa 1913.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 49KB; 740 x 480 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 101087

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    View in the torpedo room, showing underwater torpedo tubes, Bliss-Leavitt 21-inch torpedoes and their handling gear, circa 1913.
    Photographed by F.R. Sargent.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 69KB; 740 x 465 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 101121

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    Liberty party inspection, while the ship was anchored off New York City, circa 1913.
    Another battleship is anchored in the distance, at right.
    Photographed by Sargent.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 75KB; 450 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 101129

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    "Our Mess cooks": Three crewmen prepare to peel potatos, circa 1913.
    Photographed by Sargent.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 66KB; 740 x 475 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 101111

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    "Sunday Afternoon Aboard Ship": Crew members relaxing and reading on the main deck, amidships, circa 1913.
    Photographed by Sargent.
    Note the 3"/50 gun at left and the 8"/45 gun turret at right, with subcaliber guns mounted atop the eight-inch guns.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 111KB; 740 x 485 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 101123

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    Sailors and Marines practice dancing on the battleship's quarterdeck, circa 1913.
    Photographed by Sargent.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 65KB; 740 x 475 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 101125

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    "Bantum & Heavy Weight Champions": Ship's mascot rooster with one of her boxers show off for the amusement of other members of her crew, circa 1913.
    Photographed by F.R. Sargent.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 69KB; 460 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 101122

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    "Ready to be Carved": Shark on deck after it was caught off Cuba, circa 1913.
    Photographed by Sargent.
    Note the crowd of Sailors and Marines looking on.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 96KB; 740 x 475 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 101118

    USS Rhode Island
    (Battleship # 17)

    View on the boat deck, looking aft along the port side, circa 1913.
    Photographed by Sargent.
    Note the three-pounder gun in the foreground, and the 3"/50 gun mounted atop the 8"/45 gun turret at right.

    From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John Condon, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 86KB; 485 x 765 pixels

     


    For other photographs concerning this ship, see:

  • USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17, later BB-17), 1906-1923.


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


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