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U.S.S. Massachusetts, marines at mess, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
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U.S.S. Massachusetts, marines at mess, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, marines at mess, between 1896 and 1901
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Battleship Cookery Cooking Cooking Pot Cooking Pots Drinking Eating Marine Marine Corps Marines Maritime Meal Mealtime Mess Mess Deck Mess Hall Naval Ship Pipkin Pots Pre Dreadnought Rest Resting Uss Massachusetts Warships
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This photograph, dating between 1896 and 1901, showcases the U.S.S. Massachusetts' mess hall, where Marines gathered for their meals during this era. The image, from the Library of Congress, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of these soldiers at sea. The men, dressed in their uniforms, are seen resting and socializing around long tables laden with cooking pots and pipkins, used for preparing their meals. The U.S.S. Massachusetts, a pre-dreadnought battleship, was one of the United States Navy's earliest and most influential warships. This photograph, likely taken during a transport mission or while the ship was in port, provides a poignant reminder of the human element that underpinned the military's maritime operations during this period. The scene is reminiscent of a company of soldiers taking a break from their duties, with some men engaged in conversation while others drink from mugs or gaze out of the frame. The dry plate negative glass, 8 x 10 inches in size, was most likely captured by an unknown photographer, possibly Edwin H. Husher or another member of the crew. This historic image, published by the Detroit Publishing Company, offers a unique and valuable perspective on American military history during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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