Presidential yachts

President Harry S. Truman (in large white hat) and other members of his party pass by the presidential yacht U.S.S. Williamsburg on the way to the beach to swim. They are in Key West, Florida for a post-election vacation. All others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador to Cuba Robert Butler and his wife disembark from the presidential yacht U.S.S. Williamsburg. First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and others used the Williamsburg to travel to Havana, Cuba for a day while they were on vacation with President Harry S. Truman in Key West, Florida. The Butlers called upon Mrs. Truman and Miss Truman while they were in Havana.

Officers pass through a corridor lined with sailors aboard the Williamsburg anchored at a base in the Caribbean 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 large yacht and a small sailboat cruise pass the Williamsburg in an unidentified part of the Caribbean. The Williamsburg carried President Harry S. Truman to the Caribbean for a trip to Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Virgin Islands, and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Photo of the presidential yacht Williamsburg afloat in Caribbean waters during President Harry S. Truman's trip to the Caribbean Islands and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A sailor lies on the top bunk in a cabin aboard the Williamsburg cruising in the Caribbean during President Harry S. 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.

The U.S.S. Williamsburg (left), President Harry S. Truman's yacht, and the U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore (center) "manning the rail" during the President's return to Key West, Florida from his visit to Fort Jefferson National Monument, Dry Tortugas, Florida.

Sailors standing at attention aboard the U. S. S. Williamsburg, President Harry S. Truman's yacht, during his vacation at Key West, Florida. All are unidentified.

View of the presidential yacht U.S.S. Williamsburg, as it arrived in Quantico, Virginia, where President Harry S. Truman attended weapons demonstrations staged by the United States Marine Corps. President Truman is on the ground near the center, wearing civilian clothes. All others are unidentified.

The U.S.S. Williamsburg on the water during President Harry S. Truman's vacation in Key West, Florida. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West.