Presidential yachts

Presidential yacht Williamsburg sails into the Delaware Bay. President Truman was traveling to Key West on the ship. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Two sailors in the engine room of the Williamsburg. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

An officer and his six cooks pose for a photo in the kitchen aboard the Williamsburg. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A sailor steers the Williamsburg through Caribbean waters. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. (See 2012-157.) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A medical officer inspects the pharmacy in the surgery aboard the Williamsburg. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

An unidentified sailor adjusts controls in the operational part of the Williamsburg. The photo was taken during President Harry S. Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A sailor on duty in the operations room of the Williamsburg, sailing in the Caribbean. The photo was taken during President Harry S. Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. (See also 2012-159.) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A view from the bridge of the Williamsburg, as it heads out on a Chesapeake - Delaware Bay cruise. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Library from the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

A sailor steers the Williamsburg through Caribbean waters. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

An officer and seven sailors, two holding life preservers, pose for a photo aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg, somewhere in the Caribbean during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. A replica of the Presidential Seal is in the background. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.