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101. Shop 931

Date:

1961-05

Description:

Under tab, "Shop 931" Note states, "New Machine - Machinist W. R. McClendon demonstrates how a piece of broken tap can be removed from a valve flange through the use of the Electro Arc Metal Disintegrator recently installed in the Shipyard's Machine Shop. By the arcing process the broken tap is disintegrated, enabling the operator to lift the pieces without disassembly of the valve. May 61." Note on back states, "Navy News 24 1/2 ems May 28 issue (129546)"

102. Shop 938

Date:

1945

Description:

Under tab, "Shop 938"

103. Shop 964

Date:

1905-04-27

Description:

Under tab, "Shop 964 Pattern" Printing on bottom states, "Pattern Shop 1389-44"

104. Shop 971

Date:

c.1975

Description:

Under tab, "Shop 971"

105. Shop 980

Date:

1961-12-05

Description:

Under tab, "Shop 980" Note states, "SAND SLINGER - Arthur Martin, molder, operates machine capable of providing and ramming sand at speeds to 1,000 pounds per minute. With a 19 foot operating radius fully extended, it can be raised to 5 feet 6 inches or lowered to about 2 feet 6 inches. 12 May 1961."

106. Abrasive Blast Facility

Date:

1966-07-13

Description:

Under tab, "Shop Extensions" Printing on bottom states, "(1) Non-Classified (2) EST-834 (3) Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, South Carolina (4) 13 July 1966 (5) Abrasive Blast Facility (6) Not Applicable (7) Foundation and Floor Slab (8) Looking Northeast (9) NBy-67655 (10) NBy-EST."

107. Railcar Accident

Date:

1945

Description:

Under tab, "Steam Engines" Depicts a railcar accident.

108. Railcar Accident

Date:

1945

Description:

Under tab, "Steam Engines" Depicts a railcar accident.

109. Railcar Accident

Date:

1945

Description:

Under tab, "Steam Engines" Depicts a railcar accident.

110. Railcar Accident

Date:

1945

Description:

Under tab, "Steam Engines" Depicts a railcar accident.

111. Railcar Accident

Date:

1945

Description:

Under tab, "Steam Engines" Depicts a railcar accident.

112. Responses and ad for intelligence informants

Date:

1942-01

Description:

Photo of responses and ad for intelligence informants.

113. Administration Building

Date:

1939-11-10

Description:

Under tab "WPA Improvements". Printing on the bottom states, "587-38 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. 10 November 1938. Administration Building. Allotment 7-08/0679.1-147-1 (PWA) (State WPA Project). View looking southwest. File 7790."

114. Aerial View of Shipyard

Description:

Aerial View of Shipyard

115. Naval Ammunition Depot Wharf

Date:

1938-07-09

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "482-40 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. 9 July 1940, Naval Ammunition Depot Wharf, looking southwest. Approximately mean high water. File 1493. 9 July 1940 looking east across Cooper River to Shipyard."

116. USS Anthony

Date:

1958-01-17

Description:

Transfer ceremony of USS Anthony (DD-515)

117. USS Anthony

Date:

1958-01-17

Description:

Transfer ceremony of USS Anthony (DD-515)

118. USS Anthony

Date:

1958-01-17

Description:

Note on back states, "January 17, 1958 Rear Admiral G. C. Crawford, Commandant, Sixth Naval District, addresses distinguished quests during ceremonies today at US Naval Base Charleston, SC where US destroyer Anthony (left background) was transferred to custody of West German Navy."

119. DE Cast Steel Shaft Assembly

Date:

1943-01-26

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "214-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 26, 1943. DE Cast Steel Shaft Assembly, (specs follow) File 14793."

120. DE Cast Steel Shaft Assembly

Date:

1943-01-26

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "211-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 26, 1943. DE Cast Steel Shaft Assembly, (specs follow) File 14790."

121. DE Cast Steel Shaft Assembly

Date:

1943-01-26

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "213-43 US Navy Yard, SC. January 26, 1943. DE Cast Steel Shaft Assembly, (specs follow) File 14792."

122. Aurora vertical drill-press

Date:

1943-03-13

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "460-43 US Navy Yard, SC. March 13, 1943. Aurora vertical drill-press, (specs follow) File 15153."

123. Hose Cart House, Auxiliary Power House, Ex Barracks, D. F. Station - Dupont

Date:

1942-05-03

Description:

Under tab, "Buildings 1941, 1942" Printing on bottom states, "647-42 US Navy Yard, Charleston SC. May 3, 1942. Hose Cart House, Auxiliary Power House, Ex Barracks, D. F. Station - Dupont, Contract NOy-5307. File 9072."

124. Auxiliary Power House and Barracks, D. F. Station - Dupont

Date:

1942-05-03

Description:

Under tab, "Buildings 1941, 1942" Printing on bottom states, "649-42 US Navy Yard, Charleston SC. May 3, 1942. Auxiliary Power House and Barracks, D. F. Station - Dupont, Contract NOy-5307. File 9074."

125. Resurfacing Ave. "C"

Date:

1936-05-22

Description:

Under tab "WPA Improvements". Printing on the bottom states, "244-36 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. May 22, 1936. Repair and Improve Paving, Roads, Walks and Grounds, O. P. 09-68, NEC 1094 (41) - Resurfacing Ave. "C", North of Fifth Street. File 3846."

126. Minesweepers USS Avenge & USS Valor

Date:

1955-03-17

Description:

Under tab, "MSO Wood Hull" Printing on bottom states, "MSO 1955"

127. Repairing Railroad Track on Avenue "C"

Date:

1938-06-30

Description:

Under tab "WPA Improvements". Printing on the bottom states, "280-38 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. 30 June 1938. Improvement of Public Buildings, Parks, Utilities, Flood Control, etc., 1938 - O.P. 509-2-34. Repairing Railroad Track on Avenue "C", south of Third Street. File 6579."

128. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "293-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Port Quarter."

129. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "291-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Port Bow."

130. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "296-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Port Bow Down View."

131. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "297-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Starboard Broadside Down View."

132. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "299-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Stern Down View."

133. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "290-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Bow View."

134. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "294-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Stern View."

135. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "295-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Bow Down View."

136. USS Badger

Date:

1945-02-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "292-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 1 February 1945. USS Badger (DD126), Starboard Broadside."

137. USS Barney

Date:

1943-11-28

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "US Navy Yard, SC, November 28, 1943. USS Barney (DD 149), Stern, Down View. File 11-28-43-35."

138. USS Barney

Date:

1943-11-28

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "US Navy Yard, SC, November 28, 1943. USS Barney (DD 149), Bow, Down View. File 11-28-43-31."

139. USS Barney

Date:

1943-11-28

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "US Navy Yard, SC, November 28, 1943. USS Barney (DD 149), Starboard Broadside, Down View. File 11-28-43-33."

140. USS Barney

Date:

1943-11-28

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "US Navy Yard, SC, November 28, 1943. USS Barney (DD 149), Port Bow, Down View. File 11-28-43-32."

141. USS Barney

Date:

1943-11-28

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "US Navy Yard, SC, November 28, 1943. USS Barney (DD 149), Port Broadside. File 11-28-43-28."

142. USS Barney

Date:

1942-08-20

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1283-42 US Navy Yard, SC, August 20, 1942. DD149, Bow, Deck View. File 13877."

143. USS Barney

Date:

1942-08-20

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1286-42 US Navy Yard, SC, August 20, 1942. DD149, Port Quarter, Down View. File 13880."

144. USS Barney

Date:

1942-08-20

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1287-42 US Navy Yard, SC, August 20, 1942. DD149, Stern, Deck View. File 13881."

145. Barracks of Naval Training Camp

Date:

1905-03-30

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1916 Barracks of Naval Training Camp, Navy Yard SC, 1354."

146. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-20

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1820-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Christening Bottle USS Tillman. File 11951."

147. USS Beatty and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-20

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Mr. John Jennings, Chairman of the Central Shop Committee, Navy Yard, Charleston, presenting gifts to Sponsor of the Beatty, Mrs. Charles H. Drayton and her Matron of Honor, Mrs. F. E. Beatty. File 11966."

148. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-02

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1769-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Showing starboard forward poppet and cribbing on Tillman and starboard bow of both vessels. File 11751."

149. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-02

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1771-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Showing port forward poppet and cribbing on the Beatty and port bow of both vessels. File 11752."

150. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-02

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1769-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Full bow view showing port forward poppet on Tillman and starboard poppet on the Beatty. File 11750."

151. USS Beatty and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-20

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Mr. John Jennings presenting pledges of 12,000 yard employees to purchase Defense Bonds to Rear Admiral Allen. File 11965."

152. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-02

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1772-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 2, 1941. USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) 19 days before launching. After staging and stage bents have been removed. Showing view of port bow. File 11753."

153. USS Beatty

Date:

1941-09-22

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1431-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 22, 1941. USS Beatty (DD 640) Starboard broadside view of stern assembly loaded on flat car for transportation to building ways. Stern complete to bulkhead no. 183. File 11724."

154. USS Beatty

Date:

1941-09-22

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1431-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 22, 1941. USS Beatty (DD 640) Stern view of the stern assembly showing method of securing aft on flat car for transportation to building ways. File 11722."

155. USS Beatty

Date:

1941-09-22

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1436-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. September 22, 1941. USS Beatty (DD 640) Stern assembly nearing position at stern. File 11727."

156. USS Beatty and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-20

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) The Honorable Josephus Daniels making principal address in Tillman ceremonies. File 11962."

157. USS Beatty and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-20

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1831-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Rear Admiral W. H. Allen and Sponsors of the Tillman and Beatty, Mrs. Charles S. Moore and Mrs. Charles H. Drayton. File 11973."

158. USS Beatty and USS Tillman

Date:

1941-12-20

Description:

Writing on back states, "Dual launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) - Dec. 20, 1941 USS Tillman at point of pivot."

159. USS Belknap

Date:

1944-07-27

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "2023-44 US Navy Yard, SC, 27 July, 1944. USS Belknap, (APD-34 ex DD 251) Starboard Broadside, Down View."

160. USS Belknap

Date:

1944-07-27

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "2025-44 US Navy Yard, SC, 27 July, 1944. USS Belknap, (APD-34 ex DD 251) Stern, Down View."

161. USS Belknap

Date:

1944-07-27

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "2018-44 US Navy Yard, SC, 27 July, 1944. USS Belknap, (APD-34 ex DD 251) Starboard Broadside."

162. USS Belknap

Date:

1944-07-27

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "2021-44 US Navy Yard, SC, 27 July, 1944. USS Belknap, (APD-34 ex DD 251) Bow, Down View."

163. USS Belknap

Date:

1944-07-27

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "2019-44 US Navy Yard, SC, 27 July, 1944. USS Belknap, (APD-34 ex DD 251) Starboard Quarter."

164. USS Belknap

Date:

1944-07-27

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "2017-44 US Navy Yard, SC, 27 July, 1944. USS Belknap, (APD-34 ex DD 251) Starboard Bow."

165. USS Bell

Date:

1943-03-31

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "US Navy Yard, SC, March 31, 1943. (DD 587). Bow, Down View. File 15219."

166. USS Bell

Date:

1943-06-11

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1021-43 US Navy Yard, SC, June 11, 1943. (DD 587). Starboard Quarter, Down View. File 15606."

167. USS Bell

Date:

1942-06-24

Description:

Printing on back states, "USS Bell launched at Charleston, SC, June 24, 1942."

168. USS Stevens & USS Bell

Date:

1942-05-15

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "685-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies in vertical position just prior to centering for hoisting. File 13270."

169. USS Bell

Date:

1943-03-04

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1014-43 US Navy Yard, SC, March 4, 1943. Crew of USS Bell at commissioning. File 15186."

170. USS Bell

Date:

1943-06-11

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1022-43 US Navy Yard, SC, June 11, 1943. (DD 587). Stern View, Down View. File 15607."

171. USS Bell

Date:

1943-06-11

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1016-43 US Navy Yard, SC, June 11, 1943. (DD 587). Starboard Quarter. File 15601."

172. USS Bell

Date:

1943-06-11

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1018-43 US Navy Yard, SC, June 11, 1943. (DD 587). Bow, Down View. File 15603."

173. USS Stevens & USS Bell

Date:

1942-06-24

Description:

Printing on back states, "Admiral Glassford delivering address at launching of the USS Stevens & Bell, Navy Yard, Charleston, SC, June 24, 1942."

174. USS Bell

Date:

1943-06-11

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "1021-43 US Navy Yard, SC. June 11, 1943. DD 587. Starboard Quarter, Down View. File 15606."

175. USS Bell

Date:

1942-06-24

Description:

Printing on back states, "USS Bell launched at Charleston, SC, June 24, 1942."

176. USS Bell

Date:

1943-06-11

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "1014-43 US Navy Yard, SC, June 11, 1943. (DD 587). Port Bow. File 15599."

177. USS Bell

Date:

1943-03-31

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "US Navy Yard, SC, March 31, 1943. (DD 587). Bow View. File 15214."

178. USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587)

Date:

1942-05-15

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "683-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. Total time required to rig, place in position and release cranes, two hours and forty-five minutes. View showing method of handling to vertical position. File 13268."

179. USS Stevens & USS Bell

Date:

1942-05-15

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "684-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies being lowered into position. File 13272."

180. USS Stevens & USS Bell

Date:

1942-05-15

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "684-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing stem nearing vertical position. File 13269."

181. USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587)

Date:

1942-05-15

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "689-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies nearing position. File 13274."

182. USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587)

Date:

1942-05-15

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "690-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. Total time required to rig, place in position and release cranes, two hours and forty-five minutes. View showing bow assemblies in position. File 13275."

183. USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587)

Date:

1942-05-15

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "686-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies in position for lowering into place. File 13271."

184. USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587)

Date:

1942-05-15

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "688-42 US Navy Yard, SC, May 15 1942. Bow assembly of USS Stevens (DD479) and USS Bell (DD587). Total weight including rigging 29,500 lbs. View showing bow assemblies as they are lowered into position. File 13273."

185. Bertch Drop Head Bending Roll

Date:

1943-05-20

Description:

Writing on bottom states, "866-43 US Navy Yard. May 20, 1943. 30 foot Bertch Drop Head Bending Roll. (analysis follows) File 15453."

186. USS Benson

Description:

Line of moored ships. Handwritten at bottom, "DD421 in Mothball Fleet 1948"

187. USS Benson

Date:

1943

Description:

Ship under way, rear port quarter, down view.

188. USS Benson

Date:

1943

Description:

Ship under way, starboard bow, down view.

189. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "706-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Stern View. File 15358."

190. USS Bernadou

Date:

1945-02-08

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "377-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 8 February 1945. USS Bernadou (DD 153), Starboard Quarter, Down View."

191. USS Bernadou

Date:

1945-02-08

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "375-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 8 February 1945. USS Bernadou (DD 153), Starboard Bow, Down View."

192. USS Bernadou

Date:

1945-02-08

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "374-45 US Navy Yard, SC, 8 February 1945. USS Bernadou (DD 153), Bow, Down View."

193. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "710-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Starboard Quarter, Down View. File 15362."

194. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "708-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Starboard Bow, Down View. File 15360."

195. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "703-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Starboard Bow. File 15355."

196. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "702-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Bow View. File 15354."

197. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "709-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Port Broadside, Down View. File 15361."

198. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "704-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Starboard Broadside. File 15356."

199. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "704-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Starboard Broadside. File 15356."

200. USS Bernadou

Date:

1943-05-01

Description:

Printing on bottom states, "705-43 US Navy Yard, SC, May 1, 1943. (DD 153), Starboard Quarter. File 15357."