Photo #: NH 98588
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Topside scene on board the transport, probably during one of
her trans-Atlantic voyages to bring troops home from France,
circa 1919.
Note large U.S. Ensign flying from Mercury's mainmast,
and hoisting gear on the lifeboat davits along her starboard
side.
Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 98580
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
A large National Ensign flies from the ship's mainmast gaff,
circa 1919.
Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 98570
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Church pennant flies from the mainmast gaff, during one of the
ship's trans-Atlantic voyages, circa 1918-1919
Note lookout "crow's nest" on the mast, and Sailors
on the rigging.
Courtesy of James Russell, 1980.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 98583
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Hoisting a paravane from the ship's foredeck, circa 1919.
Note the piping running down and across the bridge face, probably
speaking tubes from the upper bridge to operating stations below
decks.
Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 98578
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Funeral service on board the ship, probably while she was bringing
U.S. troops home from France, circa 1919
Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 98581
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Church service held on board the ship, circa 1919.
Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 91643
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Troops receive a firehose showerbath on board, circa 1918-1919.
Courtesy of James Russell, 1980.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 98575
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Boxing match on board, probably while the ship was bringing troops
home from France, circa 1919
Both contestents in this match are African-Americans.
Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 98582
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Pie eating contest during a recreation session held for embarked
troops, probably while the ship was bringing personnel home from
France, circa 1919
Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 98571
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Men attempt to climb the mainmast rigging, during a recreation
session held on board for embarked troops. Probably taken during
a post-World War I voyage transporting men home from France,
circa late 1918 or 1919.
Note windsails rigged to provide ventilation below decks.
Courtesy of James Russell, 1980.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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