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 L. Johnson enlisted into the Marine Corps on December 19, 1927. He later joined the crew of Battleship Texas from June 6, 1928, to May 1930. Johnson collected hundreds of photographs throughout his time on Texas and competed in the rowing championships held within the fleet.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
