Presidential yachts

President Harry S. Truman seated aboard the U.S.S. Williamsburg. Left to right: Charles Murphy, President Truman, Rear Admiral Robert Dennison, and Press Secretary Charles Ross. They are on a trip to Key West, Florida. Same as 66-845. From: Album gift from Admiral Robert Dennison.

The escort ship Lenore is detached from the U.S.S. Williamsburg. This is the same as 66-841. From: Album, gift from Admiral Robert Dennison.

Bess Truman boarding the U.S.S. Williamsburg. President Harry S. Truman is behind her. They are en route to Key West, Florida. From: Album gift from Admiral Robert Dennison.

Presidential yacht Williamsburg in the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays, a view from the ship's bridge. From: Naval Photo center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4X5 negative.

U.S.S. Williamsburg sets out to sea while staying clear of channel marker on its trip through the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays.

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 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 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 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.

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.