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Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. [United States Navy New York-class battleship]
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This striking photograph captures the momentous occasion of the launching of the U.S.S. Texas, a New York-class battleship, in 1912. The image, created by Harris & Ewing, documents the pride and excitement of the United States Navy and the American people as this powerful warship sets sail for the first time. The U.S.S. Texas was launched at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. In the photograph, the battleship is surrounded by a flotilla of boats, including a tugboat, as it begins its journey from the dry dock. International maritime signal flags can be seen hoisted on the masts of nearby ships, communicating the international code of signals for "getting underway." The launching of the U.S.S. Texas was a significant event in naval warfare during the early 20th century. The New York-class battleships were some of the most advanced warships of their time, and the U.S.S. Texas was no exception. Armed with a main battery of twelve 12-inch guns, it was a formidable force on the high seas. The photograph was taken by Harris & Ewing, a renowned photographic studio based in Washington D.C. The studio, founded by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze, was known for its high-quality glass negatives and its extensive collection of historical images. This photograph is a testament to the studio's ability to capture important moments in American history, and it remains an enduring symbol of the United States Navy's proud tradition of naval power and innovation.
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