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The following Photo was taken in
the Chief Petty Officers (CPO) Mess (Dinning Area)
sometime between 1914-1919.
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Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr.
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This photo shows the crew
enjoying a Spar Match between two crew members. Again this photo was
taken sometime between 1914-1919.
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Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr.
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This photo is very unique, it
shows a Gun mount on top of the Ship's Crane.
Photo was taken between
1914-1919.
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Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr.
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This photo and the next is of
the crew of the Texas launching the motor boat over the side.
Taken around 1914 to 1919 |
Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr. |
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Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr. |
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The USS Texas from 1914 until overhaul in
1925 she burned Coal for fuel. This is the crew on loading from a coal
ship. (Very Dirty Work) |
Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr. |
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Church Service held on deck. The
photo says "Vera Cruz Mexico"
This photo could have been
taken in 1914 during the Mexican Rev. it's hard to say. |
Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr. |
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Gunnery Division
Gunnery practice aboard the
Texas. Note the practice gun their using for this exercise.
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USS Texas in Dry-Dock sometime
between 1914-19. Note there are about 3 sailors per plank. Held by ropes
only....... Some of the sailors appear to be wearing there crackerjack
uniforms most are in their work uniforms. |
Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr.
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Funeral Service aboard the
Texas. Photo taken between 1914-19 sailor being honored is unknown. |
Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr. |
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1918 Christmas Card from the USS
Texas. note the ramp platform on the #2 Turret for an aircraft. |
Photo provided by Mr. Edward Somers Jr. |
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