Presidential yachts

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.

An officer looks down from the bridge of the Williamsburg during President Harry S. Truman's trip to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan shakes hands with officers of the Williamsburg, docked at Annapolis, Maryland, after returning from watching crew races with President Harry S. Truman aboard the Lenore. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Two Naval officers pose at the head of the gangway to the ship, the Williamsburg, in front of the presidential seal, during President Harry S. Truman's trip to Annapolis, Maryland. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Sailors and an officer line up on the deck of the Williamsburg and salute an incoming passenger, probably President Harry S. Truman returning from his trip to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

President Harry S. Truman (center, with back turned) steps off the gangway after boarding the Williamsburg during a stop at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Several sailors and officers are there to greet him. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.