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Photo # NH 98588:  Topside scene on board USS Mercury, circa 1919

Online Library of Selected Images:
-- U.S. NAVY SHIPS --

USS Mercury (ID # 3012), 1917-1919 --
On Board (Exterior) & Close Up Views (Part II)


This page features more views taken on board and near USS Mercury (ID # 3012)

For more images taken on board and near USS Mercury, see:

  • USS Mercury (ID # 3012) -- On Board (Exterior) & Close Up Views.

    For other pictures concerning USS Mercury, see:

  • USS Mercury (ID # 3012), 1917-1919.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    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.

    Online Image: 96KB; 740 x 565 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 102KB; 740 x 615 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 74KB; 470 x 765 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 92KB; 740 x 565 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 127KB; 740 x 560 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 111KB; 740 x 565 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 100KB; 740 x 555 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 155KB; 740 x 560 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 135KB; 740 x 570 pixels

     
    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.

    Online Image: 88KB; 510 x 765 pixels

     

    For more images taken on board and near USS Mercury, see:

  • USS Mercury (ID # 3012) -- On Board (Exterior) & Close Up Views.

    For other pictures concerning USS Mercury, see:

  • USS Mercury (ID # 3012), 1917-1919.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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