USS Saratoga, a 43,500-ton Lexington class battle cruiser, was laid down at Camden, New Jersey, in September 1920. Her construction was suspended in February 1922, under the terms of the Washington Naval Limitations Treaty. As the treaty allowed, she was converted to the aircraft carrier Saratoga (CV-3), beginning later in that year.
This page features all the views we have of USS Saratoga (CC-3) while she was under construction as a battle cruiser.
For pictorial coverage of the design of this class of warships,
see: Lexington Class
Battle Cruisers.
For views of USS Saratoga after conversion to an aircraft
carrier, see: USS Saratoga (CV-3).
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 43009 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Keel laying, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 25 September 1920. She was the yard's hull number 199. Note U.S. flag flying from the keel structure as it is lowered into place. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 176KB; 740 x 605 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 43010 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 25 September 1920, immediately after the keel was laid. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Online Image: 182KB; 585 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: 19-N-11988 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View looks aft from over the bow area. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Online Image: 199KB; 585 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 19-N-11987 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View looks forward, showing third deck structure. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Online Image: 204KB; 585 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 19-N-11989 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 30 September 1921. View shows the stern plates, seen from starboard, extending out over the Delaware River. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Online Image: 165KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 19-N-11982 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 28 February 1922. View was taken from the starboard side of the third deck, amidships, looking forward. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Online Image: 158KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 19-N-11978 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Incomplete hull, looking aft, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier. Note barbette structure resting on blocks on her deck. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Online Image: 182KB; 580 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 19-N-11979 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Incomplete hull, looking aft from over # 3 barbette, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier. Note bulkhead and other uninstalled materials stowed on deck. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Online Image: 164KB; 585 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 19-N-11981 USS Saratoga (CC-3) Incomplete hull, looking forward, at the New York Shipbuilding Company shipyard, Camden, New Jersey, 8 March 1922. Construction had been suspended, pending her conversion to an aircraft carrier. Note barbette structures resting on blocks on her deck. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Online Image: 175KB; 600 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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For pictorial coverage of the design of this class of warships,
see: Lexington Class
Battle Cruisers.
For views of USS Saratoga after conversion to an aircraft
carrier, see: USS Saratoga (CV-3).
NOTES:
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions." |
Page made 23 February 2000
Coding updated 5 May 2009