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Vintage captioned photographic print depicting USS Arizona (BB-39) on New York City’s East River, with the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline in the background.
This detailed naval scene shows the battleship’s early lattice masts, large gun turrets, sailors on deck, and surrounding tugboats. An attached typewritten caption headed “Departing New York” adds to the piece’s historical character.
USS Arizona is remembered for her loss during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This image captures the ship much earlier in her service, making it an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of U.S. Navy history, battleships, maritime photography, and historic New York.
Dating information: The scene matches an archival photograph catalogued as circa 1916. The attached caption gives a 1919 date and contains historical dating discrepancies. The production date of this particular print has not been verified.
Condition: Substantial visible wear, including yellowing, staining, pronounced creases, scratches, surface loss, worn edges, and holes near the corners. Some damage extends into the image and caption. Please examine all photographs closely to assess its condition.
Included: The single unframed, captioned print shown in the photographs.
A distinctive historical display piece combining an iconic American battleship with New York’s waterfront.
