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U.S.S. Maine, group of officers, 1896. Creator: Unknown
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U.S.S. Maine, group of officers, 1896. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Maine, group of officers, 1896
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Battleship Crew Crewman Crewmen Naval Ship Officers Sailor Sailors Seaman Seamen United States Navy Us Navy Warships Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In Edwin H Husher Naval Warfare Warship William A Livingstone
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This black and white glass negative photograph, taken in 1896, captures a group of officers aboard the U.S.S. Maine, a first-class battleship of the United States Navy. The Maine was a formidable warship, known for its advanced technology and powerful armament, and was a key element of the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet. The officers in this image are dressed in their formal uniforms, which reflect the military tradition and pride of the time. Their crisp, white uniforms, complete with gold braid and buttons, are reminiscent of the grandeur and prestige associated with naval service in the late 19th century. The men are posed in a formal line, each man looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, conveying a sense of discipline and duty. The U.S.S. Maine was a significant part of American naval history, as it was the ship that was destroyed by an explosion in Havana Harbor in 1898, leading to the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War. This photograph, taken just a few years before that fateful event, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the ship's officers and the pride they took in their service. The photograph is a dry plate negative, measuring 8 x 10 inches, and was taken by an unknown photographer. It is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress, a testament to the historical significance of this image and the important role the U.S.S. Maine played in American naval history.
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