WW1 US Navy 1918 US Navy sailors on ship deck 3x2.5 Original Photo

Description: This is an extremely rare, and perhaps one-of-a-kind image World War One U.S. Navy image. This is a photo brought back from WWI by a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski of Parson, PA who appears to have served aboard destroyer tender USS Black Hawk and/or USS Lake, largely in Scotland (Kirkwall/Orkney islands). He also took photos of USS Lakeview, a transport ship that operated near Scotland too, and appears to have been familiar with that crew. Type & Size: A 3x2.5 original photograph. Condition: The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. Please see photos for condition. The photo depicts two young U.S. Navy sailors posing together on the deck of a ship, with visible nautical elements such as rigging and the ocean in the background. The sailors are wearing white caps and uniforms typical of the period, suggesting a World War I era setting in 1918. The photograph was likely taken aboard a vessel associated with the US Navy, possibly while stationed near Scotland, in connection with Joseph Mondzelski's service. In 1918, the U.S. Navy played a significant role in World War I, primarily focused on escorting troops and supplies across the Atlantic. The USS Black Hawk and USS Lake were notable destroyer tenders that serviced destroyer squadrons, while the USS Lakeview served as a transport ship. These ships were active during this time, contributing to naval operations in the British Isles. Photographs taken by sailors during this period provide a glimpse into the daily life of military personnel and their environments. The text on the back of the photograph has not been provided, and no identifiable individuals or informative captions are visible from the image itself.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-01T13:49:00.000Z

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