Original historic photographic print mounted on cabinet card of U. Georgia (BB-15) battleship in drydock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on June 9, 1907. There are some really amazing details in this photo, including three workmen sitting or standing on the port screw. The armor belt at the waterline is clearly visible, as are… (read more)
Incredible original invitation from the Secretary of the Navy in 1904 to the Launching of the famed Battleship Connecticut. Quite possibly the only surviving example. Please note the invitation has been affixed to a vintage album page. With over 20 years experience in the collectibles industry the staff at Luminaries LLC is committed to offering… (read more)
Original historic photographic print mounted on cabinet card of U. Georgia (BB-15) battleship in drydock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on June 9, 1907. There are some really amazing details in this photo, including three workmen sitting or standing on the port screw. The armor belt at the waterline is clearly visible, as are… (read more)
Incerdible original invitation from the Secretary of the Navy in 1904 to the Launching of the famed Battleship Connecticut. Quite possibly the only surviving example. Please note the invitation has been affixed to a vintage album page. The item “1904 Original Invitation to the launching of the Battleship Connecticut” is in sale since Saturday, June… (read more)
Original historic photographic print mounted on cabinet card of U. Georgia (BB-15) battleship in drydock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on June 9, 1907. There are some really amazing details in this photo, including three workmen sitting or standing on the port screw. The armor belt at the waterline is clearly visible, as are… (read more)
17 ORIGINAL RED AND WHITE KODAK SLIDES ON THE FLIGHT DECK OF THE USS RANDOLPH 1957-59. THIS LOT CONSIST OF 11 RED BORDER SLIDES 1957. AND 6 WHITE KODACHROME TRANSPARENCIES FROM 1959. DUE TO EASY COPYING OF SLIDES THESE ARE A NO RETURN ITEM PLEASE. The item “17 ORIGINAL RED BORDER SLIDES USS RANDOLPH 1957-59… (read more)
One owner, a senior naval officer in WWII; model built for Naval Commission study. Pristine, glass-enclosed condition; #55 etched into bottom of wooden case. HAWAIIAN PLANTER, 7200 ton freighter, built Newport News 1941 for Matson. Became navy’s U. At Newport News, Virginia, by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company for the Matson Line… (read more)
GUARANTEED ORIGINAL UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE PORCELAIN SIGN THIS WAS FOUND IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER OFFSHORE IN FRONT OF THE LIGHTHOUSE BY A DIVER. THIS WAS ONE OF A FEW FOUND IN A BUNDLE /STACK IN THE RIVER. THIS IS THE BEST ONE OF THE BUNCH THE REST ARE JUST RUST WITH A FEW FLECKS… (read more)
Thank you to those who had the honor and privilege to serve on her! Original oil on canvas. Signed lower left, R Longanesi. Beautifully framed by Art Gallery, Santa Lucia, Naples, Italy. Side note: Carrier was on several tours to Italy. Original nautical oil on canvas, presented in a giltwood frame. Born in Turin, Italy,… (read more)
This info provided by the US Navy’s historical division. This plaque is from the World War 2 era Destroyer DD 787, the James E. 787 was finished at the Todd Shipbuilding facility in Seattle, Washington just after WW2 ended, and never saw action in that war. However this gallant Destroyer saw plenty of action in… (read more)
