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U.S.S. Mayflower, between 1898 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
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U.S.S. Mayflower, between 1898 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Mayflower, between 1898 and 1901. Motor vessel originally built as a private yacht - served in a variety of military, governmental, and commercial roles. Presidential yacht for five United States presidents (T. Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding and Coolidge). One of very few US Navy ships to have been in active commissioned service during the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II
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This photograph, taken between 1898 and 1901, captures the U.S.S. Mayflower, a historic naval vessel that served in a unique and varied capacity throughout American history. Originally built as a private yacht, the Mayflower later assumed military, governmental, and presidential roles, making it one of the few US Navy ships to have been in active commissioned service during the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, and Coolidge all sailed on the Mayflower during their tenures. The image shows the ship anchored, with a clothesline stretched between the mast and the railing, suggesting a leisurely moment at sea. The Mayflower, a steam yacht, is shown against the backdrop of a calm body of water, with a distant geographical feature visible on the horizon. Edward H. Hart captured this moment in time with a dry plate negative glass 8 x 10 in. The photograph is part of the collections of the Library of Congress and offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the rich maritime heritage of the United States. The Mayflower's story is a testament to the versatility and enduring nature of naval warfare and transport, as well as the unique role that such vessels have played in American history and culture.
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