Description: An original photo taken by a sailor who was a radio operator aboard the USS Milwaukee in World War I. It is likely an extremely rare or one of a kind photo. Â This specific photo is attached to a piece of black cardboard, and a second photo (see photos) is on the reverse side.Type & Size: A 6.5x4.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in fair to good vintage condition. It was part of an album and is either mounted on cardboard or has remnants of cardboard backing on its reverse side. Please see photos. This photograph captures a group of people swimming in the ocean off the coast of Santa Rosalia, Mexico, on July 4, 1916. The swimmers, possibly crew members from the USS Milwaukee, appear to be engaging in a recreational swim, with some diving from a high platform.During World War I, the USS Milwaukee was a United States Navy cruiser stationed in the Pacific, involved in patrol and escort missions. Recreational activities like swimming provided sailors with much-needed relaxation and camaraderie amidst their demanding duties.Text present in the photo reads: "Swimming Santa Rosalia Mexico July 4-16." No identifiable individuals are mentioned in the image.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-24T04:01:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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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: ocean, recreation, crew, diving, platform, WWI
Theme: conflicts & wars, leisure, maritime, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1916
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 6.5x4.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
