Description: An original US Navy related photograph from an estate lot. Type & Size: A 7x5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition Please see photos. This is a photograph of the USS Lexington, a historic aircraft carrier, moving through the sea. The image captures the full length of the ship with smoke rising from its smokestacks, indicating that it was underway. The environment suggests it was taken during a maritime exercise or deployment. There are no visible crew members on deck, shifting the focus entirely on the vessel itself.The USS Lexington (CV-2) was one of the first aircraft carriers built for the United States Navy and played a significant role in naval history. Commissioned in 1927, she was active in major exercises and operations, including serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II before being lost in the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942.Photograph caption: “1-8-30 U.S.S Lexington L.P. Sears 138.” This date may refer to January 8, 1930, potentially marking the occasion this photograph was taken. No identifiable famous individuals are named.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-29T14:37:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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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: warship, naval, carrier, Pacific, history
Theme: maritime, military, nautical, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1930
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 7x5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
