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    Aboard the USS Utah (BB-31)- Shellback royalty II [Image 10 of 17]

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    A sepia-toned archival photograph showing a group of men in elaborate costumes and face coverings, likely participating in a naval 'Crossing the Line' ceremony (shellback initiation ritual). Several figures in the foreground wear distinctive costumes including a tall top hat, a hooded white robe, and a camouflage-patterned outfit. A larger crowd of men in undershirts and casual clothing is visible in the background.

    TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    02.01.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Timothy Lawn 

    215th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    President-elect, Herbert Hoover and Battleship USS Utah (BB-31), 1928; President-elect Herbert Hoover with members of his staff including his wife Lou Henry Hoover and Henry T. Fletcher, ambassador to Italy; along with members of the press embarked on board the U.S. battleship for a South American good-will tour, and vessel and ships company inspection. On this trip Hoover was nearly assassinated in Argentina by a local anarchist. Hoover went on to become the 31st president of the United States. Launched in December 1909, the Battleship Utah was a Florida-class battleship weighing 21,825 tons, she was the first American battleship fitted with steam turbine engines and was armed with ten 12" guns; sixteen 5" guns and two 21" torpedo tubes. U.S. Navy Sailor, Joseph V. Sullivan, father of Martin Joseph Sullivan was a crew member on the Battleship Utah circa. 1926 - 1930. (Photos (digitally re-touched) courtesy of Martin Joseph Sullivan)

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    Date Taken: 02.01.2015
    Date Posted: 02.01.2015 09:32
    Photo ID: 1746775
    VIRIN: 150126-A-WQ129-049
    Resolution: 1415x914
    Size: 900.11 KB
    Location: TAMPA, FLORIDA, US
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