Ships

Unidentified people surrounding President Harry S. Truman and members of his party on the dock at Key West, Florida, following the President's return from the Dry Tortugas on the USS Sarsfield. Truman is in the center, facing the photographers.

The U.S.S. Williamsburg (left), President Harry S. Truman's yacht, and the U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore (center) "manning the rail" during the President's return to Key West, Florida from his visit to Fort Jefferson National Monument, Dry Tortugas, Florida.

The USS Sarsfield docked at Key West, Florida. The ship took President Harry S. Truman and other members of his vacation party to Fort Jefferson National Monument.

Photograph from the USS Sarsfield as it carries President Harry S. Truman and his party back to Key West, Florida following a voyage to Fort Jefferson National Monument in the Dry Tortugas. All are unidentified.

Admiral William Leahy (foreground, right) followed by President Harry S. Truman disembarks the USS Sarsfield upon its return to Key West, Florida from a visit to Fort Jefferson National Monument. All other sailors are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and members of his vacation party leaving the dock at Key West, Florida, following their return from a voyage to Fort Jefferson National Monument on the USS Sarsfield. Truman is at the head of the crowd, walking between two military officers in hats. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (left) on the bridge of the USS Sarsfield, en route to the Dry Tortugas Islands, Florida, while on vacation. Also present are Commander H. F. Wells, Commander of the ship (center), and Admiral Robert Dennison, Naval Aide to the President (right).

President Harry S. Truman (center) boards the destroyer, USS Sarsfield, for a trip to Dry Tortugas, Florida followed by an unidentified naval officer. Truman visited the area during his vacation trip to Key West. All others are unidentified.

Admiral William Leahy (foreground, second from left), President Harry S. Truman (in rear with white cap) and others on board the "Big Wheel." The "Big Wheel" met the USS Sarsfield (background) to take the President and the rest of his vacation party to Dry Tortugas Islands, Florida. All others are unidentified.

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 sailors on board are unidentified.