U.S.S. Williamsburg Anchored Off St. Croix, Virgin Islands
President Harry S. Truman's yacht, the U.S.S. Williamsburg, anchored off of Frederiksted Harbor, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Truman visited the St. Croix during a vacation cruise of the area.
Presidential yachts
Governor Hastie Greets Truman
President Harry S. Truman (left) is greeted by Governor William Hastie (second from left) as he leaves his yacht, the U.S.S. Williamsburg, for a tour of the island of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Standing in the background are, from left to right: William Hassett (wearing bow tie), Captain Robert Dennison, General Wallace Graham (mostly obscured by Krug), Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, Chair of the Municipal Council of St. Thomas Mr. Roy Gordon, and Colonel Robert Landry (mostly obscured by Gordon). All others are unidentified. Truman visited St.
Truman Departing the U.S.S. Williamsburg
President Harry S. Truman walking off the gangplank of the U.S.S. Williamsburg at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. President Truman visited the Virgin Islands as part of a vacation cruise. Sailors in the background are unidentified.
Crew of the U.S.S. Williamsburg in the Mess Hall at a Naval Base in the Caribbean Sea
The crew of the U.S.S. Williamsburg, docked at a naval base in the Caribbean Sea, sits down to a meal in the Mess Hall, 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.
An Officer Stands on Deck of Williamsburg
An officer holds onto the rail of the Williamsburg and looks out at the Caribbean Sea 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.
Navy Personnel at Frederiksted, St. Croix, Await Arrival of President Truman
Navy personnel at a Naval base in Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands hold the mooring rope steady as they await the arrival of an aviation rescue boat transporting President Harry S. Truman from the Williamsburg to shore. The President is on a 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.
USS Williamsburg Anchored in the Caribbean Sea
A group of six unidentified men seated on the deck of the USS Williamsburg enjoy an impromptu conversation 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.
Seaplane Landing in Caribbean Sea
Photo of a naval seaplane landing in the Caribbean Sea, taken from the deck of the Williamsburg 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.
An Excursion Boat Docks at a Service Station in the Caribbean Sea
Photo of an excursion boat (probably taken from the Williamsburg during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West) docking at a service station in the Caribbean Sea. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
View of Deck and a Small Boat Approaching the Williamsburg
View of the deck and of a small boat approaching the Williamsburg cruising the Caribbean Sea 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.