Description: An original photograph from an album of a soldier who served aboard the USS Idaho from between 1928 and 1930. This photo is from their time docked in Hawaii.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition; light age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Please see photos. A historical photo taken in 1929 at the dock in Honolulu, Hawaii, showing several fishermen's boats stationed at the Sampan Fishermen's Wharf. The boats are lined up closely together, and multiple individuals, possibly sailors or dock workers, are visible walking along the wharf. The USS Idaho can be seen in the background, docked alongside other vessels.During the late 1920s, the USS Idaho was stationed at various ports, including Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, which served as a staging point for naval operations and refueling. This period was significant for the build-up of naval power and display of American maritime presence in the Pacific region. Honolulu, as a strategic location, was bustling with military and civilian activities, reflecting the era's tension and preparation for future conflicts.Visible in the photo is the text "SAMOAN FISHERMEN'S WHARF, HONOLULU." No other identifying captions or names are apparent.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-15T08:33:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: dock, wharf, ships, sailors, Pearl Harbor, maritime, naval, Paci
Theme: maritime, militaria, cities & towns, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1929
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed