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Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. [United States Navy New York-class battleship]
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This historic photograph captures the momentous occasion of the launching of the U.S.S. Texas, a New York-class battleship, in 1912. The image, created by Harris & Ewing, documents the pride and excitement of the United States Navy and the American people as this formidable warship sets sail for the first time. The U.S.S. Texas was launched at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. In the photograph, we see the battleship being towed out of the shipyard by a tugboat, surrounded by smaller boats carrying onlookers and officials. The international maritime signal flags, displayed on the ships and boats, add a sense of ceremony and importance to the scene. George W. Harris and Martha Ewing, the founders of Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio, were renowned for their documentation of American history and culture. Their collection, now part of the Library of Congress, includes this striking image of the U.S.S. Texas, which provides a valuable record of naval warfare during the early 20th century. The New York-class battleship was a significant addition to the United States Navy, and the launching marked a milestone in the country's naval capabilities. The U.S.S. Texas served in both World War I and World War II, and its legacy continues to be celebrated in American military history.
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