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Photo Collection 1914-1918 All of these photos are "Thumb Nails" click on the photo to see a LARGER IMAGE. After you have examined these photos I suggest you take a look at page two of the 1914-1918 collection "Click Here"
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This photo is of the #1 turret. These are 14"/45 caliber gun MK. 1 & 12. The USS Texas was built with Mk. 1 14in/45 cal. guns in 1913. In late 1944 she was refitted with Mk. 12 gun.
This shows the aft cage mast behind turret #4 & #5. The sailor in the photo is unknown.
The forward turrets and this shows the Range Clock at the base of the forward mast.
These sailors are in the process of loading the 14" shells aboard the Texas.
The caption on this photo says 5 inch gun loading crew.
From the time the Texas was built in 1914 until her refit in 1925 there were 3" guns mounted on top of the two cranes.
The caption on this photo says the first Texas gun to fire on submarine. |
Commanding Office of the USS Texas Victor Blue, Captain, USN (14 Aug 1916--31 Dec 1918)
Captain Victor Blue
Captain Blue during a Saturday inspection aboard the Texas .
Sea Bag Inspection aboard the Texas.
This is a group of Officer aboard the Texas. I have not found the names of these gentleman as of yet.
The caption below this photo is " members of the advisory board observing 14" elementary target practice".
USS Texas at sea.
The Fleet in the North Sea.
American fleet on the North Sea.
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This photo shows the men moving a torpedo aboard the Texas. The Texas was capable of firing torpedo from the time she was built until 1925 when it was removed.
The photo above and below show the crew bringing on Coal for the Boilers. From 1914 when the Texas was built until her refit in 1925 she burned coal for the boilers. After 1925 she was converted to Fuel Oil for the boilers.
The look on the sailors faces says it all.
The USS Texas Band over in Scotland.
The 3rd and 4th Divisions Landing party in Scotland
Before Radar and computers this "Range Finder" was used to determine the correct distance to the Target. The sailors in this photo are unknown.
When the Texas was built the Bridge area was open with only a canvas canopy for a cover. Not an ideal place during rough weather on the North Sea. It was later enclosed for obvious reasons.
The caption on this photo is Painting the side of the Texas. Note the planks they are sitting on........
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