Name/Title
Naval Air Station Key WestEntry/Object ID
2020.01.0196Description
Black and white photograph of Naval Air Station Key West at Trumbo Point taken during World War I. Caption on photograph reads, 'This is a copy of an original photograph which was taken in 1918 depicting the then existing U.S. Naval Air Station, Key West. The station during World War I was located at what is now known as the Seaplane Base. The Base was used for training seaplane pilots; observation balloons and dirigibles which were based at Key West along with surface craft to block any attempt of the enemy to obtain Mexican oil and to patrol adjacent waters for enemy submarines. Shortly after the end of hostilities, the buildings in this photo were dismantled. Several years later, the airship hangar was dismantled and removed to Opa Locka (Miami)'.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
United States NavySubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Photograph CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1918Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very GoodCopyright
Type of License
Non-Exclusive LicenseCopyright Holder
United States NavyNotes
Official U.S. Navy Photograph