Sequence 1; The launching of the USS V-1 (later Barracuda SS-163) on July 17, 1924 from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Sequence 2; Two surrendered German U-Boats, most likely the U-117 (L) and the UB-148 (R) circa 1918/19. Sequence 3; The USS S-19 circa 1925 either looking to moor or pulling away to sea. Sequence 4; U.S. "L" class submarines ay Bantry Bay, Queenstown, Ireland circa 1918 World War 1, American submarines had to place an "A" before there name to avoid confusion with the British "L" class submarines. L to R are L-11 (bow), L-1, L-10, L-4 and L-9.
The U.S. submarine AL-11 getting underway in the Atlantic ( possibly Bantry Bay Ireland) in World War 1. As the conning tower fairwater comes into view the short "post" seen in front of it is actually the 3"/23 caliber deck gun in its retracted position Activities of crewmen as they stow lines aboard the submarine. A gun mounted on the submarine. The deck of the submarine. The captain in the conning tower of the submarine. Another U.S. submarine displaying 'AL-10' on its conning tower. The submarine submerges under water. Yet, another U.S. submarine, the AL-4, moving on the surface. (Note: American "L" class submarines in British waters had to paint an "A" in front of their names so as not to be confused with the British "L" class submarines.)
Old and damaged buildings in a slum in Paris, France during World War I. The damaged buildings. Vehicles move on a road. Buildings and fog. People move in a narrow street surrounded with buildings. French signs on the buildings. A woman stands beside a cart and buys from vendors.
Old and damaged buildings in a slum area in Paris, France during World War I. The damaged buildings. People walk in a narrow street. Buildings and fog. Men stand beside a cart. People move through a narrow street surrounded with buildings. French signs on the buildings.
Old and damaged buildings in a slum area in Paris, France during World War I. The damaged buildings. A sign: 'Hotel De Nantes'. People move through a narrow street surrounded with buildings. French language sign on the buildings.
U.S. President Thomas Woodrow Wilson delivers a speech in Paris, France during World War I. Officials seated in the background. The flag of the United States. President Wilson delivers the speech.
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