Photo #: NH 98588
USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Topside scene on board the transport, probably during one of
her trans-Atlantic voyages to bring troops home from France,
circa 1919.
Note large U.S. Ensign flying from Mercury's mainmast,
and hoisting gear on the lifeboat davits along her starboard
side.
Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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