Navy and Battleship Postcards and Photographs

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  Men Sitting in a Tank of Water

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a group of men sitting in what appears to be a tank of water with fabric draped over the tank sides. The handwritten title at the top left corner reads "In the tank crossing the line, USA Utah, 1921." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Men Wearing Boxing Gloves on a Navy Ship

  This black and white photograph features two men wearing boxing gloves seated on the deck of a navy ship with weaponry behind them. The back of the photograph identifies the two men as Tony and Paul and describes Tony.

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  Men With a Metal Cage on a Ship, Father Neptune's Brig

  This black and white picture postcard features two men gathered around a metal cage-like piece of equipment that appears to be spraying water. "Father Neptune's Brig" is handwritten at the top of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Military Battle Scene

  This color postcard features soldiers in battle with a large gun and a fighter plane in the sky. The title is in Japanese. The back of the postcard includes several Japanese words and a box where the postage stamp should go.

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  Mock Boxing Knock-out Victory on Deck

  This black and white photograph features three men on the deck of the ship. One man wearing boxing gloves is laying on the deck floor while another man wearing boxing gloves is standing nearby and a third man is holding his arms up while he stands over the man on the deck floor. Naval weaponry can be seen behind them.

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  Mock Boxing Match on Deck

  This black and white photograph features three men participating in a mock boxing match on the deck of a ship. Two men are wearing boxing gloves and laughing while a third man watches.

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  Montcalm, Croiseru Cuirasse, A Naval Ship

  This color postcard features a naval ship in open water with a French flag on the stern of the ship. Mountains can be seen in the background. The title along the bottom of the card is in French and reads "Le Montcalm, Croiseur Cuirasse." which roughly translates to "The Montcalm, Armored Cruiser." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a Carte Postale (postcard) with instructions in French that read "Taus les pays etrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondence au recto. (Se renseigner a la Poste)" that roughly translates to a "Not all foreign countries accept two-sided correspondence. Inquire at the post." The card also provides indication for correspondence and address placement. There is a brief inscription but the card is not addressed, stamped or postmarked.

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  Mysterious Barber, Man in Sackcloth Costume

  This black and white picture postcard features a man in a white sackcloth long sleeved dress and hood. A question mark is drawn on the front of the costume. The handwritten title along the top of the card reads "Mysterious Barber." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Naval Battlecruiser in Open Water

  This color postcard features a naval battlecruiser in open water. The ship features four funnels or stacks in the center and a conning tower. A United States Flag flies at the stern of the ship. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The card is addressed to Mr. Sherman Wabley in Glenn, Michigan.

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  Naval Ship in the Water, the Stern View

  This black and white picture postcard features a Naval ship on the water with the stern in view, flying a United States flag. A naval flag is seen in the bow. A smaller boat is seen to the right of the ship and another smaller boat is seen in the distance to the left of the ship. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a carte postel (postcard). Black paper from a scrapbook obscures the area beneath the "carte postal" stamp.

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  Naval Ship, U. S. S. Utah in Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal

  This color postcard features a naval ship docked in the narrow strip of water with sailors on board. To the right of the ship is a dock with a trolly and lines of people. To the left of the ship is a concrete walls adorned with light poles. Mountains are in the background. The title along the top is in Spanish and reads "El "Utah" en Las Excusas De Pedro Miguel, Canal De Panama" with the translation title along the bottom that reads "U. S. S. "Utah" in Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Naval Volunteer Band Portrait, United States Navy

  This black and white picture postcard features a portrait of seventeen sailors and officers holding various musical instruments, including various horns, drums, and symbols. A large drum is in front of the group and they appear to be on the deck of a ship. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The card is inscribed with a description of the image.

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  Navy Cartoon "The Admiral Wants to See the Signal Man"

  This color cartoon postcard features a naval ship with sailors in blue uniforms lined up on the edge of the upper deck while two naval officers in white uniform approach them from the lower deck. A flag line on the upper deck is flying several flags and a person appears to be hanging onto the line, as well, as though flying with the flags. A man with a mustache and blue and white uniform is drawn as walking in circles in the forefront of the outer deck. A ship can be seen in the distance on the water. The caption in a text bubble above the officers in white uniform reads "The Admiral wants to see the signal man." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and postage stamp placement.

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  Navy Ship with Smoke Coming from Two Funnels/Stacks Out On Open Water

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a naval ship out on the open water. Smoke is pictured coming from the two funnels/stacks in the center of the ship's deck. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Navy Ship with Two Cage Masts and Smoke From the Funnels/Stacks in Rough Water

  This black and white picture postcard features a navy ship with two cage masts and smoke coming from the funnels/stacks in rough water. The handwritten title in the lower left of the card reads "Taking a Plunge" and the copyright information is in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  New Jersey, U. S. Naval Ship

  This sepia toned picture postcard features the United States Navy ship, the New Jersey, in open water. Smoke is pictured coming from the funnel/stacks and four different flags fly from the conn. A text box in the upper right of the card provides the following information about the ship: New Jersey Speed 19.18 knots, Displacement 14948 tons, Length 435 feet, Horsepower 23,089, Armament: 4-12 in., 8-8 in., 12-6 in. Under 4 in.-16, 4-21 in. Torpedo Tubes Complement: 49 Officers, 857 men Cost $3,405,000. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and photographer information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. "Battleship series no. 1" is in the lower left corner of the card.

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  Outdoor Boxing at United States Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois

  This color postcard features men in white uniforms gather in a grassy outdoor space watching a boxing match taking place inside an outdoor boxing ring. Some men are gathered right up next to the boxing ring while others are seated in sections on the grass. The title in the upper right reads "U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, IL." and the title in the lower left corner reads "Outdoor Boxing." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Overhead View of the Bow of a Dreadnaught Ship with Sailors on Deck

  This black and white picture postcard features an overhead view of the deck of the bow of a naval ship as it moves through the water. Weapons and sailors in dark uniforms are visible. The title handwritten along the bottom of the photo reads "Using firehose on a Dreadnaught." Copyright information is listed directly beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Pacific Coast Fleet, United States Navy

  This black and white picture postcard features ships in open water. Two ships are seen prominently while more ships can be seen in the distance. The ship in the foreground is flying a United States flag. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Pacific Coast Fleet, United States Navy." Copyright information is in the lower right corner of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Part of Neptune's Court

  This black and white picture postcard features men dressed in various costumes, some seated and other standing. The handwritten title at the top of the card reads "Part of Neptune's Court." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  People Walking in Central Square, Danzio

  This sepia toned picture postcard features people in early twentieth century clothing walking on a cobblestone street with tall Victorian style buildings around them. The handwritten title along the bottom of the card reads "Central Sq. Danzio." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Racing for the Fleet Pennant, Various Boats in the Open Water

  This black and white picture postcard features multiple types of water vessels in open water with a large ship in the distance. The handwritten title in the lower left of the card reads "Racing for the fleet pennant." Copyright information is in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Receiving Ship, Philadelphia, Puget Sound Naval Station, Washington

  This color postcard features a long white ship with brown cabin features on the top deck in the water. Trees are behind the ship. The title along the bottom of the card reads "1195 Receiving Ship Philadelphia Puget Sound Naval Station Washington." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and postage stamp placement. The card is inscribed, though, the entire inscription is illegible.

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  Rough Waters in the Atlantic

  This sepia toned picture postcard features the cage/lattice masts barely visible in high waves in the open sea. The title in the upper right reads "The Atlantic" and copyright information in the lower right. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and a real photograph and provides indication for address placement.

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  Rough Waters in the Bay of Biscay, Atlantic Ocean

  This sepia toned picture postcard features two cage/lattice masts barely visible in the rough waves in open water. The title in the upper right reads "The Bay of Biscay" and copyright information is in the lower right of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailor and a Lady Seated on a Bench

  This black and white picture postcard features a sailor wearing a dark uniform is seated on a wooden bench while a woman in a dark dress with a white feathered collar and dark lace hat is seated on the arm of the bench behind him. The woman has a hand on the sailor's shoulder. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailor Balancing on Ship Railing

  This black and white photograph features a sailor in a white uniform and dark scarf standing balanced on ship railing. Open water can be seen behind him. He appears to be holding flags in each of his hands. The back of the photograph has the number "51" written in pencil in the center.

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  Sailor Holding Flags

  This black and white photograph features a sailor in a dark uniform and white hat holding several small national flags while standing on the deck of a ship.

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  Sailor Holding up Flags

  This black and white photograph features a sailor in a white uniform and dark scarf standing near the deck railing of a ship while holding up flags in each hand. Open water is pictured behind him. The back of the photograph has the number "51" written in pencil in the center.

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  Sailor in Dark Uniform on a Ship

  This sepia toned photograph features a sailor in a dark uniform and white hat leaning against a part of the ship with his feet crossed at the ankles. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailor In Need of Rescue, German Postcard

  This color postcard features a man clinging to debris in the middle of the water while a dark ship comes to his aid in the background. The title at the bottom of the card is in German and reads "Alles ihm befehle, Hilft Er doch so gern." and roughly translates to "All commands him, He likes to help." There are three Stars of David in the bottom corners of the card near the title. The back of the German postcard is addressed to Mrs. Hugh M. Reed in Niagara Falls, New York. "Harre meine Seele" (roughly translated to "Wait for my soul.") is in the upper left corner and the photographer's name is found along the left edge of the card.

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  Sailor Looking Through a Telescope on Deck (Finding the Range)

  This color postcard features a sailor in uniform looking through a telescope on a pole from a naval ship. The title in the lower left corner reads "Finding the Range" and the photographer is listed beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information. A red two cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Spring Grove, Minnesota, July 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Lena Gougan in Caledonia, Minnesota.

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  Sailor on Ship Holding a Watermelon

  This black and white photograph features a sailor wearing white uniform pants and a white hat holding a partially eaten watermelon while standing on a ship with the funnels/stacks seen behind him. The back of the photograph has the number 51 written in the center.

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  Sailors Boxing on Deck

  This black and white picture postcard features two men in uniform pants, bare chested and bare footed, boxing on the deck of a ship. A large group of uniformed sailors are gathered around, some seated and some standing, watching the match. The title handwritten along the bottom of the card reads "Boxing" and photographer information written in the lower right corner of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailors Crowded on Deck

  This black and white picture postcard features sailors in white uniform crowed on the top desk of a naval ship with weapons and other machinery visible. The ship appears to be in the open water. The handwritten title along the bottom is partially illegible but the first word "Home" is clear. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailor Seated on the Deck of a Ship, Smoking a Pipe and Playing a Ukulele

  This black and white postcard features a sailor in a white uniform and hat seated cross legged on the deck of the ship while smoking a pipe and playing a ukulele. The back of the postcard is partially cut off. "Post" and "Correspondence" are the only words visible.

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  Sailors Gathered on Deck for Mining Drill

  This black and white picture postcard features a large group of sailors gathered on the deck of a ship, some standing and some seated around equipment. A United States Flag flies near the center of the photo and ship weaponry is visible. Another ship is pictures in the open water in the background. The handwritten title in the lower left of the card reads "Mining Drill". Photographer and copyright information is in the lower right of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailors in a Fencing Match on the Top Deck of a Ship

  This black and white picture postcard features two sailors in fencing masks, participating in a fencing match on the top deck of a naval ship. A large group of sailors in white uniforms are seated around them watching the match. The handwritten title in the lower left corner reads "Fencing" and the photographer information is written in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailors in Blue Uniforms at Sword Practice on Deck

  This color postcard features sailors in navy blue uniforms participating in a sword or fencing exercise on the deck of a naval ship. The title in small print in the lower right corner of the card reads "Blue Jackets at Sword Exercise." Copyright information is just above the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides designation for correspondence, postmark, and address. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Masonville, Iowa, Aril 8. The year is obscured. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Reva Woolbridge in Edgewood, Iowa.

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  Sailors in Uniform in front of a Los Angeles Limited Sign

  This black and white postcard features two sailors in dark uniforms leaning against a rail that bears a "Los Angels Limited" sign. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. A black area on the right side of the card is paper stuck to the card after having been removed from a scrapbook.

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  Sailors in Uniform with Country Club Servers

  This color picture postcard features four navy sailors in uniform posing behind two female country club servers dressed in colorful costumes and hats and holding baskets of food items. A woman in a broad rimmed hat is looking over the shoulder of the sailor on the far right. The group are standing in front of a building. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Blue jackets from Great Lakes Naval Training Station As Guests at Southshore Country Club, Chicago." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailor's Parade at Tacoma, Washington

  This color postcard features sailors in navy blue uniforms marching down a street during a parade. Spectators and tall buildings line the street on either side. Some of the buildings signs read "Arcade Store" and "Dry Goods". The title along the bottom of the card reads "Sailor's Parade, Tacoma Washington, May 27th". The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailors Swimming in a Makeshift Pool

  This sepia toned picture postcard features six sailors, some in their white shirts and white sailor hats, swimming in a makeshift pool on the deck of a ship. The upper left of the image is damaged. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sailor Standing on Deck

  This black and white picture postcard features a sailor in a white t-shirt and dirty white pants leaning on some machinery on the deck of a ship. The back of the postcard is partially cut off. "Post" and "Correspondence" are the remaining parts of the postcard identification and a brief description of the front of the card is handwritten crossways.

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  Sailors Waving to Japanese Naval Ship

  This color postcard features a group of sailors on a boat waving white flags to a Japanese naval ship out on the open water. The Japanese ship has Japanese symbols and the number 8 along the side. The back of the postcard features Japanese words and symbols in a box in the upper left, in a vertical line in the center, and vertically along the right side, and within a flower shaped box in the upper right corner. The words "Made in Nippon (Japan)" is in English at the top center of the card.

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  Scene at Dry Dock Navy Yard, Charleston, South Carolina

  This color postcard features three images of various ships. The top image is U. S. Battleship Texas in Dry Dock. The middle image is Submarines and Torpedo Boats on Dry Dock. The bottom image is Auxiliary U. s. Navy Brutus. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Scene at the Dry Dock Navy Yard, Charleston, S.C." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left corner reads "Navy Yard. Meeting St. or Navy Yard car. A ride of about five miles by trolley or auto from the city and is most beautifully located on the Cooper River. The Government has expended millions of dollars on its dry-dock, buildings and officers' quarters. Two famous vessels are stationed here. "The Hartford" Admiral Farragut's flagship of Civil War fame, and "The Olympia." Admiral Dewey's flagship of Manila.

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  Ship Caught in the Waves

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a ship in the distance caught in the swell of waves in the open sea. The title in the lower left of the card reads "Mountain Seas." The photographer and copyright information is in the lower right. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Ship Docked in a Shipyard

  This black and white photograph features a large naval ship docked in a shipyard. A ladder from the dock leads up to the deck of the ship and steam or smoke is coming from the stack. Debris and materials are scattered across the shipyard.

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  Ship in Harbor at Villa Franche (Villefranche-sur-Mer, France)

  This black and white photograph features a ship in a harbor with mountains and buildings behind it. The handwritten title in the lower right of the picture reads "Ville Franche."

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  Ship in Open Water

  This black and white photograph features a naval ship out on the open water. The photo has some minor damage on the outer left side. The back of the photograph has the number 12 handwritten in the center.

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  Ships and Flags Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Virginia

  This color postcard features a white naval ship docked in a harbor and bearing multiple flags, including four United States flags. Other ships can be seen behind and around the center ship. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, VA". The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  Ships in Harbor at Brest, France

  This black and white picture postcard features a ten ships in harbor in Brest, France. A group of structures are on the coast, pictured in the right side of the photo. he title along the bottom of the photo reads "Brest.--Pointe du Fer a Cheval, l'Escadre et le Goulet. --The Squadron and the channel." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a Carte Postale (postcard) and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Ships in Malta's Grand Harbor

  This color postcard features three ships in a harbor with buildings and coastline behind them. The title in the upper left corner reads "Malta--Grand Harbor." The back of the postcard features a red two cent Sesquicentennial Exposition Liberty Bell postage stamp in the upper right corner. The postmark is illegible. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Jim Moore in Meadville, Mississippi.

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  Signal Key Card, Flag Signal Key

  This color postcard features 28 flag signal formations demonstrated by an illustrated sailor in a navy blue uniform. The title in the lower center of the card reads "The Semaphore Post Card Series Signal Key Card; Keep this to read the signals to follow." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. The card is also identified as part of the "Sea Going" postcard series.

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  Street Scene of Buildings, Cars, and People in Constantinople

  This black and white picture postcard features a street scene of buildings, cars, a trolly, and cards. One of the storefronts on the left is identified as a baker. The buildings are all multiple levels, some with balconies, and all with ornate moldings. The handwritten title in the lower right of the card reads "Constantinople." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Street to a Museum

  This black and white picture postcard features a street that leads to a building with several three ground level openings for vehicles to pass through. People in early twentieth century clothing can be seen walking the sidewalks in front of the buildings on either side of the street and a man in what appears to be in an early twentieth century police uniform is standing in the street. The hand written title in the lower left reads "Museum [?]". The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Sultan's Palace, Constantinople (Dolmabah�e Palace, Istanbul, Turkey)

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a palace with arched windows and doorways, multiple columns, ornate roof moldings, and ornate pillars lining the front of the palace. Trees are placed between the palace and the pillars. The palace faces a body of water. A handwritten title along the bottom of the card reads "Sultan's Palace, Constantinople". The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  The Forecastle or the Forward Part of the Upper Deck of a Ship Under Cataract or Large Waterfall

  This black and white postcard features poles and railings of the forward part of the upper deck under a large waterfall or, as the title in the lower left corner describes in naval terms, "A Fo'castle Cataract." The photographer is listed in the lower right corner. The image is very dark and hard to distinguish. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  The Naval Ship, U. S. S. Vermont, Caught in a Storm on Rough Waters

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a naval ship with two cage/lattice masts and three funnels/stacks caught in a storm on rough water. The title in the upper right of the card reads "The U. S. S. Vermont in a Storm." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and a real photograph and provides indication for address placement.

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  Three Funnels or Stacks Expelling Smoke from a Ship

  This black and white picture postcard features three funnels or stacks expelling smoke and exhaust from a ship. The handwritten title along the bottom reads "Making the Fog--Homeward Bound." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Three Men Boxing

  This black and white photograph features two men boxing on the deck of a ship while a third man looks in a boxing pose.

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  Three Men in Costumes as a King, a Queen, and a Pirate

  This black and white picture postcards features three men dressed in costume. Two of the men are seated on a platform dressed as a king and a queen. A man dressed as a pirate stands in front of them. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Three Sailors Eating Watermelon

  This black and white photograph features three sailors wearing white uniforms and hats are crouched on the deck of a ship eating watermelon. The funnels/stacks are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has the number "51" written in pencil in the center.

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  Torpedo Station in Newport, Rhode Island--A Group of Red Brick Buildings on the Waterfront

  This color postcard features a group of red brick buildings on the waterfront. The buildings are all two stories tall and the windows have white trim. A cupola is in the center of the roof of the front building. A lattice tower is to the left of the buildings and a metal pipe is behind a building on the right. The title in the center of the card reads "Torpedo Station, Newport, R. I." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Tower Straddling Land and Water at Split, Croatia (Kula sv. Marka: Tower of St. Mark)

  This black and white picture postcard features a large brick circular tower that is partially in water and partially on land. A concrete barrier separates the water on the left from the land on the right. Buildings and mountains are in the background and two children are pictured walking on the land. "Split" is handwritten at the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the card as the tower in Trogir in the upper left and the photographer's name, Dragutin Stuhler and "Split" are identified in the lower left corner. Split and Trogir are both cities in Croatia and the tower depicted is Kula sv. Marka or roughly translated at "The Tower of St. Mark. [via Google image]

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  Two Men in Costume

  This black and white picture postcard features two men in costumes standing next to each other. The man on the left is wearing a costume that appears to be a lion or animal. The man on the right is wearing short pants, a cape, and a feathered hat. The back of the postcardidentifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Two Sailors in White Uniforms and Dark Scarfs

  This black and white picture postcard features two sailors wearing white uniforms and hats with dark scarfs. The sailors are standing on a ship in front of portholes and pipes. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Unidentified Palace with a Dome and Spheres

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a palace with a domed roof and spheres on either side. A body of water is in front of the palace. The handwritten title at the bottom is partially obscured by damage. The only clear words are "of Dolma". The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage placement.

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  Unidentified World War Memorial

  This black and white picture postcard features a spherical statue situated among small trees and shrubs with buildings and scaffolding behind it. The handwritten title at the bottom reads "World War Memorial." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Armored Cruiser Colorado

  This color postcard features a naval cruiser on the open water set against a vibrant orange sky. There are four funnels/stacks in the center of the ship and three of them are emitting dark smoke. A United States flag flies on the stern. A double United States flag with an eagle bearing a diamond shaped U. S. flag on it's chest appears in the upper left corner of the image. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. Armored Cruiser Colorado." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked, though the postmark year, 1910, is the only visible part. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Myrtle Jefferson in Woodbine, Iowa.

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  United States Armored Cruiser, Colorado Out on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a naval cruiser with four funnels/stacks in the center, one of which is emitting black smoke. A United States flag is flying from the stern of the ship. The title along the top of the card reads "U. S. Armored Cruiser "Colorado." 800 Officers and Men. Length 502 feet. Main Battery 18 Guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Armored Cruiser "Montana" on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a naval cruiser with four funnels/stacks in the center, all of which are emitting dark smoke. A United States Flat flies from the mast on the stern end of the ship. The title and description along the top of the card reads "1310--U. S. Armored Cruiser "Montana." 750 Officers and men. Length 502 feet. Main battery 20 guns. The back of the postcard dentifies the item as a postcard that was made in the United States and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Armored Cruiser "South Dakota"

  This color postcard features a naval cruiser with four funnels/stacks in the center, all of which are emitting dark smoke. A United States flag flies from the stern and a blue flag flies from the bow. The title and description along the top of the card reads "U. S. Armored Cruiser "South Dakota." 800 officers and men. Length 502 feet. Main battery 18 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard that was made in the United States and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Battleship Alabama, In Review

  This color postcard features a large naval ship on the water with land and other ships behind it in the distance. The ship has two funnels/stacks in the center with masts on either side. Three small boats are in the water near the ship. An eagle in the center of two crossed United States flags is in the upper left of the card. The title along the lower left reads "U. S. Battleship Alabama, in Review." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The image of an eagle carrying a United States flag shield is in the upper left corner.

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  United States Battle Ship Fleet, Puget Sound, Washington

  This color postcard features one large ship in the foreground with at least five ships in the distance behind it and one ship in the distance ahead of it. All of the ships are emitting dark smoke from the funnels/stacks. The sky is orange with yellow and green mixed in. The title along the bottom reads "U. S. Battle Ship Fleet, Puget Sound, Washington." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The card is inscribed but is not addressed or postmarked.

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  United States Battleship Illinois on Open Water

  This color postcard features a large naval ship moving in the water. The ship has two visible funnels/stacks in the middle and two lattice/ cage masts on either side of the funnels. A United States flag flies near the mast on the stern end of the ship. People are visible on the deck of the bow. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper right reads "217837--U. S. Battleship Illinois. Displacement, about 12,200 tons; speed, 17 knots; 11,000 H. P. Length, 374 ft.; beam, 72 1-6ft.; draught, 23 1/2 ft. Crew of 693 men. Carries four 13 in. guns, fourteen 6 in. guns and eight smaller guns. Armor belt, 16 1/2--14 ins. amidship; 14 ins. on turrets. Completed 1901. Cost $4,750,000. Additional cost of refitting, $667,000.

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  United States Battleship Minnesota (Flagship) on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a large naval ship on the open water. The ship bears two cage/lattice masts on either end of the ship with three silver funnels/stacks between them. A United States flag flies from the mast on the right and from the stern of the ship. Various weapons can be seen on the deck of the ship. The title in the upper left reads "U. S. Battleship Minnesota (Flagship)." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description in the upper left reads "217838--U. S. Battleship Minnesota. Displacement, about 17,600 tons; speed, 18 knots; 16,500 H.P. Length, 456 1/4 ft.; beam, 76 5-6 ft.; draught, 26 3/4 ft. Crew of 1013 men. Carries four 12 in. guns, eight 8 in. guns and 36 smaller guns, with four 21 in. torpedo tubes. Armor belt, amidships, 9ins; turrets, 12-8 ins.; barbettes, 10 ins. Completed, Dec., 1906. Cost $7, 448, 125.

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  United States Battleship "Missouri" on Open Water

  This color postcard features a large naval battleship on open water. Dark smoke is emitting from the furthest funnel/stack in the center of the ship. A united states flag is flying from the stern of the ship. The title along the top reads "1278--U. S. Battleship "Missouri." 779 Officers and men. Length 388 feet. Main Battery 20 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The card is inscribed but is not stamped, addressed, or postmarked.

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  United States Battleship "Missouri" on Open Water

  This color postcard features a large naval battleship on open water. Dark smoke is emitting from the furthest funnel/stack in the center of the ship. A united states flag is flying from the stern of the ship. The title along the top reads "1278--U. S. Battleship "Missouri." 779 Officers and men. Length 388 feet. Main Battery 20 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Battleship Ohio on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a white naval battleship out on the open water. Three funnels/stacks are in the middle of the ship with masts on either end. The coastline can be seen in the distance behind the ship. The image of an eagle is in the center of two United States flags is in the upper left corner. The title in the upper right of the card reads "U. S. Battleship Ohio." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The image of an eagle carrying a United States flag shield is in the upper left corner.

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  United States Battleship Oregon in a Dry Dock, Bremerton Navy Yard, Washington

  This color postcard features a naval battleship in a dry dock. The propellers are visible beneath the hull of the ship. Buildings are pictured behind the ship. The title along the top of the card reads "U. S. Battleship in Dry-Dock, Bremerton, Wash." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard printed in the United States and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Battleship "Oregon" On the Open Water

  This color postcard features a white naval battleship out on the open water. Two golden colored funnels/stacks are in the center. One large mast is near the bow of the ship. One flag flies on the bow and a United States flag flies on the stern. The title along the top of the card reads "U. S. Battleship "Oregon" Before Starting on her Famous Trip Around the Horn to John Shiley's fleet at Santiago was painted with Carter pure white lead paint." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement. The description on the left of the card reads "No paint is subjected to a more severe test than that used on battleships exposed to salt water, sun, wind and fogs. We use Carter Pure White Lead and can give you a firs class and durable job of painting. Let us figure with you.

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  United States Battleship Virginia on Open Water at Night

  This color postcard features a naval battleship out on the open water at night. United States flags fly on each end of the ship, three funnels/stacks are in the center of the ship, and a mast is on either side of the funnels/stacks. The moon is visible in the dark night sky. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. Battleship Virginia." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Battleship Virginia on the Water at Night Under the Moonlight

  This color postcard features a naval battleship out on the open water at night. United States flags fly on each end of the ship, three funnels/stacks are in the center of the ship, and a mast is on either side of the funnels/stacks. The moon is visible in the dark night sky. The image of an eagle in the center of two crossed United States flag is in the upper left of the card. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. Battleship Virginia." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Battleship Wisconsin on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a naval battleship on the open water. A United States flag flies on the stern of the ship. The image of an eagle in the center of two crossed United States flag is in the upper left of the card. The title in the upper right reads "U. S. Battleship Wisconsin." Copyright information is in the lower right. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The image of an eagle carrying a United States flag shield is in the upper left corner of the card.

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  United States Cruiser Charleston Entering the Dry Dock in Bremerton, Washington

  This color postcard features a naval cruiser in the water between two docks while people walk and sit near the edge of the dock. Buildings can be seen to the left, behind the cruiser, and another ship can be seen entering the narrow strip of water at a distance behind the cruiser. The title along the top of the card reads "U. S. Cruiser Charleston Entering the Dry-Dock, Bremerton, Washington." The back of the coloridentifies the item as a postcard mad in the United States and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Cruiser Colorado on the Water at Puget Sound Navy Yard, Washington

  This color postcard features a large naval ship on the water with land behind it in the distance. The ship has four funnels/stacks in the center, one of which has two white strips near the top. A cage/lattice mast is on the forecastle end of the ship while a pole mast is near the stern end of the ship. The title along the bottom of the card reads "U. S. Cruiser Colorado, Puget Sound Navy Yard." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius

  This color postcard features a naval cruiser on the water with a view of buildings on the coast in the distance behind it. The cruiser features one large funnel/stack emitting smoke, two pole masts, and a United States flag flying on the stern. An image of an eagle in the center of two United States flags is in the upper left corner of the card. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for address and postage stamp placement. An image of an eagle carrying a U. S. flag shield is in the upper left corner.

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  United States Flagship Wisconsin on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a white naval ship on the open water. The ship has a pole mast on either side of the two funnels that are in the center. A blue flat flies from the bow, a red flag flies from the mast on the forecastle, and a United States flag flies from the stern. Three small white and red boats float near the ship. The title in the upper left reads "U. S. Flagship Wisconsin." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard, U. S. Navy series 13 printed in Germany and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked illegibly. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Lars Larmo in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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  United States Naval Ship, Oregon

  This sepia toned picture postcard features the United States Navy ship, the Oregon, in open water. A United States Flag is flying from the stern of the ship. A text box in the upper left of the card provides the following information about the ship: Oregon, Speed 16.79 knots, Displacement 10,288 Tons, Length 348 feet; Horsepower 11,037, Armament: 4-13 inch, 8-8 inch Under 4 inch--16, Complement: 34 Officers, 671 Men Cost $3,222,810. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. "Battleship Series No. 1" is in the lower left corner of the card.

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  United States Naval Ship, Pennsylvania

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a United States Naval ship on the open water with smoke coming from the funnel/stacks. A text box in the upper right of the card describes the ship as follows: Pennsylvania Speed 21.00 Knots, Displacement 31,000 Tons, Length 600 feet, Horsepower 29,000 Armament: 12-14 inch, 4 submerged Torpedo Tubes, supported by a Torpedo Defense Battery of 22-5 inch guns Complement: 70 officers, 1,200 Men Cost $17,500,000. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and photographer information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. "Battleship Series No. 1" is in the lower left corner.

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  United States Naval Ship South Carolina in the Open Water

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a large naval cruiser with a United States flag flying on the stern. The description in the upper left corner reads "South Carolina Speed 18.86 knots, Displacement 16,000 tons, Length 450 feet, Horsepower 18,000, Armament: 8.12 in, Under 4 inch-26, 2-21 inch Torpedo Tubes, Complement: 49 Officers, 756 Men Cost $3,540,000." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The card is inscribed and addressed in a sticker to Mrs. Olive Christiansen in Plainview, Nebraska. The card is not postmarked and does not include a postage stamp. "Battleship Series No. 1" is in the lower left corner.

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  United States Naval Ship South Dakota in Open Water

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a large naval cruiser with four funnels/stacks in the center out on open water. The description in a text box in the upper right of the card reads "South Dakota Speed 22.24 knots, Displacement 13,680 Tons, Length 502 Feet, Horsepower 28,543 Armament: 4-8 inch, 14-6 inch Under 4 in.-22, 2-18 in. Torpedo Tubes. Complement: 41 Officers, 837 Men. Cost $4,377,000" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. "Battleship Series No. 1" is in the lower left corner of the card.

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  United States Naval Ship, the Oregon Battleship

  This black and white postcard features a pencil sketch of the Unite States Naval Battleship, the Oregon in choppy waters. Smoke is depicted as coming from the funnel or stacks. A spotted flat flies from the bow and a United States flag flies from the stern. The title "Oregon Battleship" is in the upper left corner of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The card inscribed and addressed to Albert Sather and Lillie Longesth in Elma, Wisconsin.

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  United States Navy Yard, Charlestown, Massachusetts

  This color postcard features several ships docked on the water near a ship yard. The title along the bottom of the card reads "U. S. Navy Yard, Charlestown, Mass." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a poly chrome postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Receiving Ship, "Philadelphia" Showing Officers' Quarters, Bremerton Navy Yard, Washington

  This color postcard features a white ship docked on a tree-lined coast. White four white houses can be seen on the hill up the coastline. The title along the top of the card reads "U. S. Receiving Ship "Philadelphia," showing officers' quarters, Bremerton, Washington." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard printed in the United States and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Ship Alabama and Four Small Boats on the Water Just Off the Coast

  This color postcard features a large naval ship and four small boats in the water just off the coast. The sky is yellow and blue. The image of an eagle in the center of two crossed United States flags is in the upper left corner. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. S. Alabama." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for address and postage stamp placement. The image of an eagle carrying a United States Flag shield is in the upper left corner.

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  United States Ship Antigone on the Open Water

  This black and white postcard features a large naval ship bearing four pole masts and one large funnel/stack. The title in the top center of the card reads "U. S. S. Antigone." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and postage stamp placement. Two eagles in flight flank the word "postcard."

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  United States Ship Brooklyn on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a naval ship on the open water with two small boats nearby. The United States flag flies on the stern and a blue flag flies on the bow of the ship. The three funnels in the center are flanked by pole masts. The title in the bottom center of the card reads "U. S. S. Brooklyn." The copyright information is in the bottom right corner. "F. L. 281" is in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  United States Ship Brooklyn on the Water

  This color postcard features a large naval ship with two pole masts and three funnels/stacks on the open water. A small boat is floating beside the ship and another ship is seen in the distance behind it. The image of an eagle in the center of two crossed United States flags is in the upper left corner. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. S. Brooklyn." Copyright information is in the lower right of the image. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. An image of an eagle carrying a United States flag shield is in the upper left corner of the card.