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)
City Metal lanterns use burners marked “Simplex” from the E. The City Metal Fount has a pedestal that raises the burner up an additional quarter inch. This is unique and isn’t seen on other documented Dark and Deck lanterns. City Metal lanterns also have uniquely designed air holes cut into the top lid. This lantern… (read more)
HMCS ROSTHERN K169 WWII RNC CORVETTE by J. SKELTON, FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED. “HMCS ROSTHERN K169″ in the. Battle of the Atlantic Original Oil Painting on Canvas by J. SKELTON Signed and Framed. Oil on canvas painting of the. As a convoy escort. Battle of the Atlantic. During World War Two. She is named… (read more)
VINTAG Cunard Line Aquatania Ocean Liner Tin Painting Litho Sign ORIGINAL. Came from the Cunard office on NYC at end of WWI. Original framed and signed by A. In good shape with some wear in edges and one small dent (see pics). We do not use stock pictures. What you see is what you get…. (read more)
