Presidential yachts

Photo of the Williamsburg afloat in waters off Key West, Florida, after transporting President Truman to the Little White House. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

View from Williamsburg as small boat owner attempts to get closer to the presidential yacht. President Truman is traveling to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays en route to Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A view of the countryside from the presidential yacht Williamsburg making its way to the Delaware and Chesapeake United Bay area. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A citizen circles his boat around the Williamsburg in the hope of seeing the President. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Scenes from the deck of the presidential yacht Williamsburg as it travels to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays along the twelve mile canal. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Williamsburg enters the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, passing small private craft. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

The people line up on the banks of the Delaware River and Bay to catch a glimpse to the President. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

View from presidential yacht Williamsburg passing on-lookers during presidential trip to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Presidential yacht Williamsburg meets ocean going freighter on presidential trip to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Presidential yacht Williamsburg passes channel marker on presidential trip to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.