Presidential yachts

The crew of the USS Williamsburg pose for a photo with President Harry S. Truman (center, in civilian clothes) on their way to Key West, Florida. Crew members are not identified.

The USS Williamsburg, President Harry S. Truman's yacht, en route to Key West, Florida for President Truman's vacation.

President Harry S. Truman holds a press and radio broadcast aboard the USS Williamsburg. President Harry S. Truman is seated fifth from left in the first row. Second row from left, unknown cameraman, Captain Robert Dennison, White House Press Secretary Charles G. Ross, General Wallace H. Graham, Dr. John Steelman, Mr. William Hassett, Lieutenant Moore, and Commander Donald McDonald. All other men in photograph are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and some of his advisors and friends are on board the USS Williamsburg for a vacation cruise. From left to right: Ted Marks, President Truman, Appointment Secretary Matthew Connelly (standing), General Harry Vaughan, and Press Secretary Charles Ross. Others in the background are unidentified.

This painting of President Harry S. Truman yacht, the USS Williamsburg, by Charles Bittinger, is in the collection of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri.

This photo is of the U.S.S. Williamsburg in the Anacostia River between the gun factory and the South Capitol Bridge. It is flying the 2 Star Admiral Robert L. Dennison's flag. The ship is on the way to be repaired. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

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.