Name/Title
Aft turretsEntry/Object ID
2024.1023.21Description
Tilted shot of turrets 4 and 5 in front of the main mast. Back has note:
"The Wahoo underway. Believe in San Pedro + Corinth nicaragua"
Note likely originally sent by submariner aboard USS Wahoo (SS-238) before making its way to Orville Johnson.Context
Battleship Texas was flagship of the United States Fleet from September 1, 1927, to September 15, 1931. Admirals Wiley, Pratt, and Chase served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet in that time.
Orville Johnson collected photos throughout his time as a sailor onboard Battleship Texas from 1929 to 1930.Collection
Historical Collections, Collection (Orville L. Johnson)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
