Uploads from Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons, tagged unitedstatesnavy

Military procession of American marines and sailors from USS ASTORIA

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:44:35 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

This photograph depicts a military procession of United States Navy officers from USS ASTORIA, possibly near the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. ASTORIA visited Sydney in August 1934 during its shakedown cruise of the Pacific.

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00035015

United States Navy sailors with female visitors on board USS ASTORIA

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:44:36 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00035016

Governor Dudley de Chair, Lady Enid de Chair and Lady de Chair greeting Captain Hart of USS MISSISSIPPI

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:34:09 -0800

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

On 23 July 1925, Sydney hosted eight of the US Navy Battle Fleet's largest ships. On 28 July, Governor Dudley de Chair and Lady Enid de Chair hosted the Vice-Regal Garden Party in their honour at Government House grounds in the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Governor and his wife are pictured here (centre) greeting a high ranking United States naval officer, possibly Captain Hart of USS MISSISSIPPI. To the far right is their daughter, Elaine de Chair. Other guests of honour were United States Admiral Samuel Shelburne Robison and his wife.

Over 3,000 people reportedly attended the party, which was a casual event with no formal reception and tennis games for the younger attendees. One United States naval officer spoke at the ceremony, exclaiming:

'"It's just wonderful - the view, the crowd, and the weather. One could get nothing better in the world.
Not even in California."'
The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 July 1925, p. 13

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024924

Dignitaries at a plaque unveiling during the United States Navy fleet visit

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:34:10 -0800

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

This image was possibly taken during the United States Navy visit to Sydney in 1925. On 23 July 1925, Sydney hosted eight of the US Navy Battle Fleet's largest ships, including USS CALIFORNIA, USS COLORADO, USS TENNESSEE, USS MARYLAND, USS WEST VIRGINIA, USS NEW MEXICO, USS MISSISSIPPI and USS IDAHO.

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024927

Dignitaries at a plaque unveiling during the United States Navy fleet visit

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:34:09 -0800

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

Two United States sailors with children around a maypole possibly at the Vice-Regal Garden Party

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:34:09 -0800

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

On 23 July 1925, Sydney hosted eight of the US Navy Battle Fleet's largest ships. On 28 July, Governor Dudley de Chair and Lady Enid de Chair hosted the Vice-Regal Garden Party in their honour at Government House grounds in the Royal Botanic Gardens. This photograph was possibly taken at this event. Over 3,000 people reportedly attended the party, which was a casual event with no formal reception and tennis games for the younger attendees. One United States naval officer spoke at the ceremony, exclaiming:

'"It's just wonderful - the view, the crowd, and the weather. One could get nothing better in the world.
Not even in California."'
The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 July 1925, p. 13

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024925

USS MISSISSIPPI in Sydney Harbour

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:37:51 -0800

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

On 23 July 1925, Sydney hosted eight of the US Navy Battle Fleet's largest ships, including USS CALIFORNIA, USS COLORADO, USS TENNESSEE, USS MARYLAND, USS WEST VIRGINIA, USS NEW MEXICO, USS MISSISSIPPI and USS IDAHO.

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024918

USS ASTORIA at anchor in Farm Cove, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:44:35 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

USS ASTORIA at anchor in Farm Cove, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:57:02 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

This photograph depicts the warship USS ASTORIA, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background. ASTORIA visited Sydney in August 1934 during its shakedown cruise of the Pacific.

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024271

USS ASTORIA in Farm Cove, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:57:01 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

USS ASTORIA at anchor in Farm Cove, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:32:09 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

This photograph depicts the warship USS ASTORIA anchored in Farm Cove. ASTORIA visited Sydney in August 1934 during its shakedown cruise of the Pacific.

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024270

United States Navy sailors on board USS ASTORIA

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:32:06 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

This image depicts two United States Navy sailors on the flag deck of USS ASTORIA. The sailor in the foreground is leaning on the railing looking through telescope and the sailor in the background is holding signal flags. ASTORIA visited Sydney in August 1934 during its shakedown cruise of the Pacific.

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024265

USS ASTORIA in Farm Cove, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:32:07 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

USS ASTORIA at anchor in Farm Cove, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:32:08 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

USS ASTORIA at anchor in Farm Cove, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:32:08 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

Royal Australian Navy officer boarding USS ASTORIA

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:35:14 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

Image of a Royal Australian Navy officer in full dress uniform, boarding USS ASTORIA, a New Orleans class heavy cruiser. ASTORIA visited Sydney during its shakedown cruise of the Pacific after its commissioning in April 1934.

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024264

US Naval officers and sailors on board USS ASTORIA

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:35:14 -0700

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

This image depicts sailors and an officer of the United States Navy in salute on USS ASTORIA. Based on the insignia of the officer in the centre, he is a Lieutenant of the Junior grade.

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024263

United States Naval Patrol at the Citizens' Welcome Canteen at East Circular Quay, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:19:12 -0800

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

On 23 July 1925, Sydney hosted eight of the US Navy Battle Fleet's largest ships. This photograph depicts members of the United States Naval Patrol at the Orient Line Company's wharf in East Circular Quay. They are standing in front of the Citizens' Welcome Canteen which was set up as a free service by the Citizens' Welcome Committee. 'The Sydney Morning Herald' reported on the canteen's purpose in the lead up to the visit:

'Sydney has a reputation world-wide, for hospitality. The committee for the citizens' welcome has secured the ideal accommodation at the landing stage at Circular Quay, where our guests may obtain refreshments, may rest, write letters, and play games.'
SMH, 15 July 1925, p. 14

'The first view the American sailors will get of Australian womanhood will be at the old Orient Company's wharf, where they will be welcomed by the Citizens' Welcome Canteen. More than 500 ladies are giving their services over the period of the fleet's visit to Sydney to assist in entertaining the men.'
SMH, 21 July 1925, p. 8

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

Object no. 00024950

United States Naval Patrol at the Citizens' Welcome Canteen at East Circular Quay, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:37:53 -0800

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo:

United States Naval Patrol at the Citizens' Welcome Canteen at East Circular Quay, Sydney

nobody@flickr.com (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:37:52 -0800

Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons posted a photo: