Presidential yachts
Bess Truman Boarding the U.S.S. Williamsburg
A view from the bridge of the Williamsburg
Williamsburg maneuvers around channel marker
U.S.S. Williamsburg sets out to sea while staying clear of channel marker on its trip through the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays.
Presidential yacht Williamsburg underway in the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays trip
Officer observes as Williamsburg sets out to sea for President Truman's trip to the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.
President Truman poses with members of the Williamsburg crew
President Harry S. Truman poses with members of the Williamsburg crew, evidently stewards. He is on a trip through Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, August 20 through 29, 1948. One steward is identified, Juan Guzman Guerrero, who is fourth from the left of the standing personnel. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
President Truman addresses members of the press from the deck of the Williamsburg
President Harry S. Truman takes occasion to talk to the press from deck of the Williamsburg; the crew of the ship stands at attention as the listen to their Commander in Chief. President Truman was on a trip through Chesapeake and Delaware Bays area. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
President Truman talks to members of the press prior to leaving on the Williamsburg
President Harry S. Truman talks to members of the press prior to leaving on the Williamsburg for a trip to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Presidential yacht Williamsburg going under draw bridge
The Williamsburg clears a draw bridge on a trip through Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.
A view from the bridge of the Williamsburg
Presidential yacht Williamsburg sails through the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.