Ships

This is a photograph of unidentified American soldiers on board the SS Zeppelin. Members of Harry S. Truman's unit, the 129th Field Artillery, returned to the United States on board this ship. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

American General John J. Pershing is shown in the center of the photograph disembarking from what is believed to be the steamship Leviathan docked at Cherbourg, France. He is arriving in France to attend the 9th National Convention of the American Legion. Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus auxiliary secretary Mackey is on Pershing's left. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be September, 1927.

Stuart A. Rice wrote on back of snapshot: "D.P.C. Excursion to BEAR Mountain on Str. Thomas S. Brennan. Com'r Dougherty standing by mast. Com'r Kingsbury seated in center. Part of Yonkers in background."

A ship is docked by a large unidentified building. There are numerous smaller buildings nearby. This photo is near other photos taken around New York City.

An unidentified ship is docked in an unidentified location.

Stuart A. Rice quote "A typical 5 river scow (part of it) interminable in length - all connected." This is probably taken on the Hudson River.

An unidentified ship on the water. There appears to be a power plant in the background. This was probably taken in the New York area, as photos around it are from that area.

Ships parked in an unidentified harbour, possibly near New York City.

Stuart A. Rice writes "The Hamburg American Line docks across the Hudson at Hoboken. The large boat is The Vaterland - all tied up here ever since the war began".

The ship Polynesia Norge on the Hudson near Hoboken, New Jersey.