Ships

Former President Harry S. Truman takes a picture of "The Rock" as he passes through the Strait of Gibraltar on board the S.S. Constitution on his way home from a European tour. (From original slide SL2588) From: Truman Home.

Unidentified Geological Survey scientists use Navy depth-finding equipment aboard the David C. MacNichol coastal freighter near Eastport, Maine. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

An aerial view of aircraft carriers in the water. Inscription on photo reads, "Fast carriers off Tokyo - Aug. 16, 1945. My dear Mr. Sullivan, Here is your Air with trimmings and concomitants. You should have stayed. John S. (McCain) to John L. Sullivan, Assist. Sec. for Air." Signature of Rear Admiral John S. McCain.

Former President Harry S. Truman watches a volcano on the Azores Islands from the deck of the S.S. Constitution on his way to a European tour. (From original slide SL2589) From: Truman Home.

Former President Harry S. Truman views the Azores Islands through a pair of binoculars while passing by on board the S.S. Constitution on his way to a European tour. (From original slide SL2574) From: Truman Home.

Left to right: Clifton Daniel, Bess Truman, Margaret Truman Daniel, and Harry S. Truman pose for photographers on the docks at New York City, prior to Mr. and Mrs. Truman boarding the S.S. Independence for their European tour. (From original slide SL2607) From: Truman Home.

Left to right: Bess Truman, former President Harry S. Truman, and Judge Samuel Rosenman watch a volcano on the Azores Islands, Portugal, while passing by on the S.S. Constitution on their way to their European tour. (From original slide 2608) From: Truman Home.

On the docks at Naples, Italy, during his European tour, former President Harry S. Truman (left) walks by an ocean liner with an unidentified official of the American Export Lines. Behind him are Mrs. Samuel Rosenman (left) and Bess Truman. (From original slide SL2612) From: Truman Home.

The destroyer, USS Sarsfield, docked at Key West, Florida, preparing to pick up President Harry S. Truman and his vacation party for cruise to the Dry Tortugas Islands. All are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (center, in light cap) with an unidentified naval officer as he tours the USS Sarsfield. Truman is on board the Sarsfield to take a cruise to Dry Tortugas Island, Key West, during his vacation trip to the area. All sailors are unidentified.