WW1 US Navy 1918 USS Black Hawk navires d'amarrage îles Orcades - usine Photo originale

Product Name: WW1 US Navy 1918 USS Black Hawk navires d'amarrage îles Orcades - usine Photo originale
Subject：WWI,US Navy,destroyer tender,Scotland,Orkney Islands Theme：conflicts & wars,maritime,militaria,history Featured Person/Artist：none Production Technique：Gelatin-Silver Print Year of Production：1918 usine Original/Licensed Reprint：Original Size：4x2.5 inches Time Period Manufactured：1900-1924 Number of Photographs：1 Antique：Yes Unit of Sale：Single Piece Vintage：Yes Framing：Unframed
An original 4x2.5" antique photo brought back from WWI by a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski of Parson, PA who appears to have served aboard destroyer tender USS Black Hawk and/or USS Lake, largely in Scotland (Kirkwall/Orkney islands). He also took photos of USS Lakeview, a transport ship that operated near Scotland too, and appears to have been familiar with that crew. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.

Photo Overview

The image depicts a group of small naval vessels moored together at sea, likely near the Orkney Islands in Scotland during World War I. The vessels appear to be tied alongside a larger ship, perhaps a destroyer tender, given the view of the large tubes and deck equipment visible. The American flags can be seen on the sterns of the boats, indicating they are part of the US Navy fleet that Joseph Mondzelski was associated with. The coastline in the background suggests a setting typical of the Scottish region where Mondzelski was stationed.

The Orkney Islands, particularly during World War I, served as an important strategic location for the British Royal Navy and their allies due to their proximity to the North Sea. Ships like those in the photo were crucial for maintaining naval operations and supporting larger vessels within fleets. This region played a key role in securing maritime dominance and protecting supply routes for the Allied forces. The US Navy's presence there showcases the collaboration between allied nations during the conflict.

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Handwritten text on the back, vertically oriented:
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Condition: The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. Please see photos for condition.
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