Presidential yachts

This is a view of the wooden deck of the USS Williamsburg, docked at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington D.C. In the background other ships can be seen. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

A lifeboat sits on the deck of the USS Williamsburg, docked at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D.C. The factory can be seen in the background. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

The "smokestack" of the presidential yacht Williamsburg, anchored at the Naval Gun factory, Washington, D.C., on the Anacostia River. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The Williamsburg anchored at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D.C., on the Anacostia River. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The Williamsburg anchored at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D.C., on the Anacostia River. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A lifeboat sits on the deck of the USS Williamsburg, docked at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D.C. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

A lifeboat sits on the deck of the USS Williamsburg, docked at The Naval Gun Factory, Washington D.C. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

A lifeboat on the presidential yacht Williamsburg, docked for maintenance at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D.C. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The presidential yacht Williamsburg, starboard side, at the Naval Station, Key West, Florida, accompanying President Harry S. Truman on his vacation trip. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The presidential yacht Williamsburg moored at the North Quay Wall, Naval Station, Key West, Florida, accompanying President Harry S. Truman during his vacation. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.