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Photo # 19-N-11981:  Incomplete hull of the battle cruiser Saratoga, looking forward, 8 March 1922

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USS Saratoga (CC-3), 1917 Program -- construction cancelled in 1923

USS Saratoga, a 43,500-ton Lexington class battle cruiser, was laid down at Camden, New Jersey, in September 1920. Her construction was suspended in February 1922, under the terms of the Washington Naval Limitations Treaty. As the treaty allowed, she was converted to the aircraft carrier Saratoga (CV-3), beginning later in that year.

This page features all the views we have of USS Saratoga (CC-3) while she was under construction as a battle cruiser.

For pictorial coverage of the design of this class of warships, see: Lexington Class Battle Cruisers.
For views of USS Saratoga after conversion to an aircraft carrier, see: USS Saratoga (CV-3).


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 43009

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Keel laying, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 25 September 1920.
She was the yard's hull number 199.
Note U.S. flag flying from the keel structure as it is lowered into place.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 176KB; 740 x 605 pixels

 
Photo #: NH 43010

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 25 September 1920, immediately after the keel was laid.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Online Image: 182KB; 585 x 765 pixels

 
Photo #: 19-N-11988

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921.
View looks aft from over the bow area.

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

Online Image: 199KB; 585 x 765 pixels

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

 
Photo #: 19-N-11987

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921.
View looks forward, showing third deck structure.

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

Online Image: 204KB; 585 x 765 pixels

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

 
Photo #: 19-N-11989

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921.
View shows the stern plates, seen from starboard, extending out over the Delaware River.

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

Online Image: 165KB; 740 x 615 pixels

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

 
Photo #: 19-N-11982

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 28 February 1922.
View was taken from the starboard side of the third deck, amidships, looking forward.

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

Online Image: 158KB; 740 x 615 pixels

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

 
Photo #: 19-N-11978

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Incomplete hull, looking aft, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier.
Note barbette structure resting on blocks on her deck.

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

Online Image: 182KB; 580 x 765 pixels

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

 
Photo #: 19-N-11979

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Incomplete hull, looking aft from over # 3 barbette, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier.
Note bulkhead and other uninstalled materials stowed on deck.

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

Online Image: 164KB; 585 x 765 pixels

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

 
Photo #: 19-N-11981

USS Saratoga (CC-3)


Incomplete hull, looking forward, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier.
Note barbette structures resting on blocks on her deck.

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

Online Image: 175KB; 600 x 765 pixels

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

 


For pictorial coverage of the design of this class of warships, see: Lexington Class Battle Cruisers.
For views of USS Saratoga after conversion to an aircraft carrier, see: USS Saratoga (CV-3).


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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    Page made 23 February 2000
    Coding updated 5 May 2009