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USS Chicago Crew Photograph on Board, League Island Navy Yard 1917

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USS Chicago Crew Photograph on Board, League Island Navy Yard 1917
Historic black-and-white photograph on board of the USS Chicago crew, taken at League Island Navy Yard in the summer of 1917. The image captures dozens of sailors and officers from the 5th Division, known as the Black Gang, posed on deck in full uniform with the ship's life ring clearly labeled U.S.S. Chicago. A typed label on the reverse identifies individuals in the photo and notes its provenance: the photo was given by Wm. Hassall during a 1964 veterans' dinner in Philadelphia, with a personal note identifying the third CPO from the right and the second man from the left seated on the boom. The photo offers rare insight into World War I-era naval personnel and camaraderie.

Issued: 1917
Dimensions: 24"L x 13.50"H
Country of Origin: USA

Condition: Age related wear.