Brooklyn Navy Yard Collection

Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos. Edison & wife, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service. Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos
Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos. Edison & wife, 1914. Shows Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels (1862 -1948) and his wife (Addie Worth Bagley Daniels) and Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Launch of ARIZONA, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Launch of ARIZONA, between c1910 and c1915.

New York City, Brooklyn, Building on Flushing Avenue
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Making U. S. Ensign, 1917 (b / w photo)
5055786 Making U.S. Ensign, 1917 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women making flags at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn)

Receiving-Ship Vermont in Brooklyn Navy Yard (b / w photo)
5215048 Receiving-Ship Vermont in Brooklyn Navy Yard (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving-Ship Vermont in Brooklyn Navy Yard)

The Spanish-American War (litho)
1039543 The Spanish-American War (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Battle-Scarred War Ships undergoing Repairs in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (b / w photo)
5215064 Battle-Scarred War Ships undergoing Repairs in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Late Lord Herschell (litho)
1051644 The Late Lord Herschell (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Lord Herschell)

Plate 3: Map bounded by East River, Brooklyn Navy Yard, York Street, Bridge Street. 1855, William Perris, Brooklyn, New York, N.Y. USA

NEW YORK HARBOR: MADAWASKA. The USS Madawaska (later the USS Tennessee), a screw frigate built of wood at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, launched on 8 July 1865. Contemporary American engraving

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, 1910. Crowd attending the launch of the battleship USS Florida at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 12 May 1910

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD: MASS. Crowd attending an open-air military mass at Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York, 24 May 1908

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, 1919. Launching of the battleship USS Tennessee at Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, 30 April 1919

USS MASSACHUSETTS, 1898. The USS Massachusetts in dry-dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York. Illustration by W.R. Leigh, 1898

BROOKLYN: STRIKE, 1941. Men at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during an electrical workers strike. Photograph by Al Ravenna, 1941

Brooklyn Navy Yard from Sands Street Entrance Postcard. ca. 1904, Brooklyn Navy Yard from Sands Street Entrance Postcard

The Office, Brooklyn Navy Yard Postcard. ca. 1904, The Office, Brooklyn Navy Yard Postcard

Brooklyn Navy Yard Postcard. ca. 1904, Brooklyn Navy Yard Postcard

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"Discovering the Rich History of Brooklyn Navy Yard: From Ensigns to Battleships" Step back in time to 1917 with this captivating black and white photo, showcasing the skilled hands that meticulously craft the U. S. Ensign at Brooklyn Navy Yard. Another remarkable image takes us aboard the Receiving-Ship Vermont, a vital hub for naval operations within Brooklyn Navy Yard. Its presence symbolizes the bustling activity and strategic importance of this historic site. Delve into history further as we explore lithographs depicting The Spanish-American War, capturing the intensity and significance of this conflict that shaped our nation's identity. Witness battle-scarred warships undergoing repairs in yet another striking black and white photograph. These vessels stand as testaments to resilience, echoing the dedication of those who worked tirelessly at Brooklyn Navy Yard. Beyond military affairs, delve into artistry through Lord Herschell's lithograph. His work adds a touch of elegance amidst tales of bravery and sacrifice. Plate 3 offers a glimpse into an era when East River bounded Brooklyn Navy Yard, York Street, Bridge Street—a map etched with stories waiting to be discovered. Moving forward in time brings us face-to-face with USS Madawaska (later known as USS Tennessee), an impressive screw-driven vessel that once graced New York Harbor's waters—her legacy forever intertwined with Brooklyn Navy Yard's rich tapestry. Immerse yourself in historical moments captured by cameras during significant events like battleship USS Florida's launch or open-air military masses attended by enthusiastic crowds—an embodiment of unity and patriotism within these hallowed grounds. Lastly, witness another monumental launching—the battleship USS Tennessee taking its maiden voyage from Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1919—a testament to American ingenuity and naval prowess. Let your imagination soar as you envision USS Massachusetts dry-docked at Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1898—a magnificent sight representing both power and innovation during a transformative period for our nation.