Submarine Boats Porpoise, and Shark in Winter Quarters, Brooklyn Navy Yard, N.Y.
Entry/Object ID
PC00752
Description
Color postcard of the submarines Porpoise A-6(SS-7) & Shark (A-7)(SS-8) on cradles on pier, Porpoise was launched 23 September 1902 and Shark was launched 19 October 1901, Porpoise was renamed USS A-6 on 17 November 1911, Shark designated A-7 (SS-8) both vessels wee struck from Navy List 16 January 1922. Postcard was postmarked 1916 Brooklyn Navy Yard and mailed to Miss N. Mikesell 1539 -9th Ave. Oakland, CA
