Photo #: NH 101086
Breech of a large Naval Gun
Photographed on board a battleship, circa 1913. The ship is probably
USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17), and the gun is presumably
an 8"/45 or 12"/45.
Note the name "Emilie" painted on it.
From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John
Condon, 1986.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 101083
USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17)
Twelve-inch projectiles on deck, ready to be struck below, circa
1913.
Note the canvas covers used to protect the shells' rotating bands.
Photographed by Sargent.
From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John
Condon, 1986.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 101085
USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17)
Twelve-inch projectiles on deck, before being stowed below, circa
1913.
Note the man working at the muzzle of a 3"/50 gun in the
center middle distance.
Photographed by Sargent.
From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John
Condon, 1986.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 101079
USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17)
Crew members pose with a record target, displaying eight hits
for eight shots fired in 51 seconds, following Atlantic Fleet
gunnery practice, circa 1913.
Photographed by Sargent.
From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John
Condon, 1986.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 101084
USS Rhode Island (Battleship # 17)
Crew members repairing short-range gunnery practice targets on
the quarterdeck, circa 1913.
Photographed by Sargent.
From the album of Francis Sargent; Courtesy of Commander John
Condon, 1986.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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