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 6x4 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. This photograph, taken in 1918, captures a view from the deck of a ship, potentially linked to the US Navy, likely during the First World War. The image is a unique perspective looking out over the water with various ropes and equipment visible, hinting at the ship's operational responsibilities. Given its historical significance, it may be associated with the USS Black Hawk or USS Lake. During World War I, the naval operations in the Atlantic, especially around Scotland, were crucial for troop movements and supplies. Ships like the USS Black Hawk served vital roles in these operations, acting as tender or support vessels for other naval ships. The involvement of sailors like Joseph Mondzelski, documented in personal collections, gives this photo added significance as a historical artifact from that era.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T14:30:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: marine, naval, WWI, Atlantic, historical, photography, ships
Theme: maritime, history, conflicts & wars, nautical
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 6x4
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
