A view from the bridge of the Williamsburg
A view from the bridge of the Williamsburg, as it heads out on a Chesapeake - Delaware Bay cruise. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Presidential trips
A Sailor Steers the Williamsburg
A sailor steers the Williamsburg through Caribbean waters. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Seven Sailors and an Officer Pose Aboard the Williamsburg
An officer and seven sailors, two holding life preservers, pose for a photo aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg, somewhere in the Caribbean during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. A replica of the Presidential Seal is in the background. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Two Unidentified Men Sun Bathing at a Naval Base
Two unidentified men in swimming trunks pose for a photo in front of a swimming pool at a Naval Base somewhere in the Caribbean. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. (See also 2012-150.) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Crew of the submarine USS Requin moored at the Naval Submarine Base, Key West, Florida
The crew of the submarine USS Requin, moored at the Naval Submarine Base, Key West, Florida, awaits the arrival of President Truman who will make an inspection of the boat and crew. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Sailors on Deck as the Williamsburg Approaches Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Sailors line the deck of the Williamsburg as it approaches anchorage at Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, one of the islands President Truman will visit during his trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Navy Personnel at a Swimming Pool on a Naval Base
Navy personnel lounge in the sun and enjoy a swimming pool on a naval base somewhere in the Caribbean. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
A Medium-Size Ship Silhouetted against the Setting Sun in the Caribbean
A medium-size ship is silhouetted against the setting sun somewhere in the Caribbean. A flock of birds flies in its wake. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba, evidently from the Williamsburg. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Two Naval Officers with Fish
Two unidentified Naval officers pose with their catch of the day at the Naval Submarine Base at Key West, Florida.
A Ramp to a Ship Docked at a Naval Base
A ramp used for access to a ship docked at a Naval base somewhere in the Caribbean. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.