Sailors

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.

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 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.

The crew of the submarine USS Requin, moored at the Naval Submarine Base, Key West, Florida, awaits the arrival of President Truman who will make an inspection of the boat and crew. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Sailors line the deck of the Williamsburg as it approaches anchorage at Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, one of the islands President Truman will visit during his trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Navy personnel lounge in the sun and enjoy a swimming pool on a naval base somewhere in the Caribbean. The photo was taken during President Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Cuba. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.