Description: An original photograph from an album of a soldier who served aboard the USS Idaho from between 1928 and 1931. This photo is from their travels in Panama.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.25" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition; light age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Please see photos. Sailors aboard the deck of the USS Idaho are seen working and cleaning the ship's surface. The scene shows a group of men in white naval uniforms, some kneeling and scrubbing with brushes while others stand and work with larger tools. The deck is wet, indicating thorough cleaning activities. The environment appears orderly and disciplined, reflective of the naval life during that era.The USS Idaho (BB-42), a New Mexico-class battleship, was commissioned in 1919 and played significant roles during her active years, including World War II. By 1931, the ship was on various missions and port visits, including this period in Panama. Sailors on the ship often had to maintain strict cleanliness protocols, both for operational readiness and inspection purposes. Visible on the ship are various naval tools and equipment typical of a battleship in that era. The clean and well-organized deck reflects the disciplined nature of naval service. There are no identifiable names or specific captions associated with this photograph.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-17T11:10:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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: naval, battleship, cleaning, sailors, USS Idaho, deck, 1931
Theme: conflicts & wars, maritime, social history, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1931
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.25 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
