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Old Postcards of 20th Century US Battleships

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Vintage Postcards of 20th Century US Warships

We have a small collection of old postcards of early 20th century US warships. Many of the vessels featured saw little or no action, and were used as training ships during World War 1. As a result of the Washington Naval Treaty limiting naval armament, several were scrapped. some after having been used as bombing targets.

Reproductions of many of the postcards are now available to purchase on Zazzle from 99p each (plus postage).

Some Important Links

Postcards of the Past - US Warships
Our collection of old postcards of US warships.
Our Zazzle Store - US Warships
Visit our Zazzle Store to see the items for sale which bear images of US warships.

USS Alabama

Launched 1898. Decommissioned 1920.

Zazzle

We've created some US Postage Stamps which bear images taken from some of our old postcards. The stamps are available in various denominations.
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US Battleship "Kansas"

Launched 1905. Decommissioned 1921.

US Navy Vessels on Amazon

Some books about the US navy and its ships etc which we hope you will like !
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US Battleships at "Postcards of the Past"

US Battleship "Connecticut"

Launched 1904 Scrapped 1923

Feel Free to Add Your Comments !

  • PatinKC Mar 7, 2012 @ 11:49 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful collection of Battleship Postcards. Thanks for saying hello on my WWII Navy lens!
  • cffutah Oct 6, 2011 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    glad I browsed into your lens tonight, like it so much that I gave you a 'thumbs up'!
  • gregoryolney Oct 7, 2011 @ 2:10 am | delete
    Thank you !
  • CruiseReady Aug 22, 2011 @ 3:24 am | delete
    We were thrilled to be able to tour the USS Alabama a few years ago, and it was very impressive. Glad to see her included here.
  • lakeerieartists Aug 19, 2011 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Really nice. Can't wait to read more of your lenses. :)
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US Battleship "Georgia"

Launched 1904 Scrapped 1920

US Battleship "Delaware"

Launched 1909 Scrapped 1924

USS Illinois

Launched 1898. Decommissioned 1920. Renamed "Prairie State" 1941. Fitted out as a floating armory at New York Navy Yard in 1924. She remained there for more than 30 years. During World War II, she served as a Naval Reserve Midshipmen Training School at New York. Following the war, she was retained on loan to the State as quarters for a Naval Reserve unit until 31 December 1956, when she was scrapped.

USS North Dakota

Launched 1908 Decommissioned 1923 Scrapped 1931

USS Colorado

Launched 1903 Decommissioned 1927 Scrapped 1930

USS Charleston

Launched 1904 Decommissioned 1923. She was then towed to Kelsey Bay on the north coast of Vancouver Island. The hulk was run ashore to serve as a breakwater, and can be seen there to this day.

USS Wisconsin

Launched 1898 Decommissioned 1920

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