Presidential yachts

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.

Members of President Harry S. Truman's party relaxing on the after deck of his yacht, the U.S.S. Williamsburg, as the U.S.S. William C. Lawe provides escort in the background, during a vacation cruise to Key West, Florida. From left to right: David Stowe, John Steelman, William D. Hassett, Rear Admiral Robert L. Dennison, Press Secretary Chares Ross, Brigadier General Wallace Graham, Major General Harry Vaughan (wearing plaid shirt), and Brigadier General Robert Landry.

President Harry S. Truman and party leaving his yacht, the U.S.S. Williamsburg, for the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

President Harry S. Truman and party (foreground) upon leaving the aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt near Hampton Roads, Virginia, after witnessing maneuvers in the Atlantic. 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.

Madge Gates Wallace (left) sitting on a chair, Bess Truman (2nd from left) sitting on the arm of a sofa, an unidentified woman (2nd from right) sitting on a sofa, and May Wallace (right) leaning on a railing, enjoy a cruise aboard the USS Williamsburg. All are wearing tailored suits and hats. From: Truman Home.

U.S.S. Williamsburg in front of the Naval Administration Building at the naval base in Key West, Florida. This photo was taken during President Harry S. Truman's ninth vacation trip to Key West.

U.S.S. Williamsburg docked at Key West Naval Base. View is from the bow. This photo was taken during President Harry S. Truman's ninth vacation trip to Key West.

President Harry S. Truman leaves the Williamsburg, docked at Annapolis, Maryland, to attend the Army-Navy baseball game. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Two lines of sailors stand at attention aboard the Williamsburg, docked at Annapolis, Maryland, awaiting the arrival of President Harry S. Truman and his party. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.