Keywords: Navies
Item 102276
Young men wanted for U.S. Navy World War I poster, ca. 1917
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Media: Ink on board
Item 111590
Donald D. Dodge's U.S. Navy officers tunic, ca. 1918
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1919 Media: wool, cotton, plastic
Item 86693
Sleeping Quarters, Holyoke Wharf, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Proprietors of Portland Pier Use: Sleeping Quarters
Item 151118
US Naval Receiving Station additions and alterations, Portland, 1940-1944
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1940–1944 Location: Portland Client: Public Works Office Architect: United States Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks
Item 150947
Sketch for Maternity Hospital, Portland, ca. 1914
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1914 Location: Portland Client: unknown Architect: Frederick A. Tompson
Exhibit
Navy Firefighting School, Little Chebeague Island
Little Chebeague Island in Casco Bay was home to recreational facilities and a firefighting school for WWII sailors. The school was part of a Navy effort to have non-firefighting personnel knowledgeable in dealing with shipboard fires.
Exhibit
George Henry Preble of Portland, nephew of Edward Preble who was known as the father of the U.S. Navy, temporarily lost his command during the Civil War when he was charged with failing to stop a Confederate ship from getting through the Union blockade at Mobile.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3
"… to a short (albeit too long to be a mini dress) navy and lime green stripe skirt. The latter is somewhat reminiscent of prominent mini dress…"
Story
My WWII Navy Adventure starts at age 13
by I. Robert Miller
My love for the Navy, on 10 ships & many battles, on the cover of Naval aviation News magazine
Story
How 20 years in the Navy turned me into an active volunteer
by Joy Asuncion
My service didn't end when I retired from the Navy
