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Photo # NH 101111:  Crew members relaxing and reading on board USS Rhode Island, circa 1913.  Photographed by Sargeant

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Francis R. Sargent

Francis R. Sargent, who may have been a crew member on USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17), took several photographs of, on and from that ship in 1913, or circa that year. Other photos from his collection are not specifically marked as his work, but may have been taken by him.

This page provides links to photographs taken by Francis R. Sargent, or possibly taken by him.


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The following photographs are specifically identified as having been taken by Francis R. Sargent:

  • Photo # NH 101062: USS New Jersey (Battleship # 16) firing her forward turret's guns during short-range gunnery practice, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101063: USS Cyclops (1910-1918), circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101064: Atlantic Fleet battleships steaming down Chesapeake Bay after visiting Annapolis, Maryland, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101065: Navy/Curtiss "C" Type Flying Boat crossing the bow of USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17) off Annapolis, Maryland, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101066: Navy/Curtiss "A" and "C" Type "Hydroplanes" maneuvering over Atlantic Fleet battleships off Annapolis, Maryland, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101077: Shells fired by USS Virginia (Battleship # 13) straddle a target raft, during Atlantic Fleet gunnery practice, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101078: U.S. Navy Towing Target # 23 after being hit by shells fired by USS Virginia (Battleship # 13) during Atlantic Fleet gunnery practice, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101079: USS Rhode Island crew members pose with a record target following Atlantic Fleet gunnery practice, circa 1913.

  • Photo # NH 101080: USS Lebanon (1898-1922, later AG-2) towing a target raft, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101083: Twelve-inch projectiles on USS Rhode Island's deck, ready to be struck below, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101084: Crew members repairing targets on board USS Rhode Island, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101085: Twelve-inch projectiles on USS Rhode Island, ready to be struck below, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101087: View in USS Rhode Island's torpedo room, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101089: USS Rhode Island illuminated with electric lights, circa 1913.

  • Photo # NH 101097: USS Ontario (Tug # 13) taking the USS Rhode Island Battalion ashore, probably to participate in dedication ceremonies for the USS Maine Monument at New York City, May 1913.

  • Photo # NH 101109: Men of USS Rhode Island's First Division march through Charlestown, Massachusetts on the 138th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1913.

  • Photo # NH 101110: USS Rhode Island coaling from USS Cyclops, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101111: Crew members relaxing and reading on board USS Rhode Island, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101112: USS Rhode Island electricians eating watermelon during a break from coaling ship, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101113: Crew members clowning on board USS Rhode Island after coaling ship, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101114: Same subject.
  • Photo # NH 101115: Crew members relaxing on board USS Rhode Island after coaling ship, circa 1913
  • Photo # NH 101116: USS Rhode Island crew members relax and eat watermelon after coaling ship, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101117: USS Rhode Island crew members relax, wash clothing and scrub down the ship after coaling, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101118: View on USS Rhode Island's boat deck, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101119: USS Rhode Island crew members cleaning up after coaling ship, circa 1913.

  • Photo # NH 101120: Crew members swimming over the side of USS Rhode Island after coaling ship, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101121: Liberty party inspection on board USS Rhode Island, off New York City, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101122: Shark on USS Rhode Island's deck, after it was caught off Cuba, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101123: Sailors and Marines dancing on USS Rhode Island's quarterdeck, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101124: "Pete", USS Rhode Island's mascot rooster, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101125: USS Rhode Island's mascot rooster and one of her boxers show off, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101126: Men of USS Rhode Island's First Division pose in front of her forward gun turret, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101127: "Laddie", USS Rhode Island's mascot dog, circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101128: "Bill", USS Rhode Island's mascot goat circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101129: Crewmen prepare to peel potatos on board USS Rhode Island, circa 1913.

  • Photo # NH 103929: Sailors pose after coaling a battleship, during the early or mid-1910s. Ship may well be USS Rhode Island, circa 1913.


    The following photographs, from Francis R. Sargent's collection, may have been taken by him:

  • Photo # NH 101086: Breech of a large battleship gun, probably on board USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17), circa 1913.
  • Photo # NH 101088: Quarterdeck of USS Rhode Island illuminated by electric lights, circa 1913.


    Francis R. Sargent is probably seen in the following photograph:

  • Photo # NH 101131: Members of Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo's party on board USS Tennessee (Armored Cruiser # 10) during her South American cruise of March-May 1916 (Probable identification).


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