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Pictures of life on the Battleship Illinois (BB-7) from circa 1910. This was the black coal navy and these pictures of the crew and activities of this ship are a glimpse into Navy history. Cdr. Thomas C. Edrington II (left) served on the Illinois and to the right is his cabin with pictures of his beloved Jennie Roberts Edrington.
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| 13 inch forward guns | Coaling Ship Alongside | ForeCastle | |
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"Black Gang" coaling crew |
Machinist Shop |
Cooks and Commissary |
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Peeling Spuds |
Killing Time |
Lowering Boats from Davits |
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| Swimming Call | Maine vs Iowa - Baseball at Gitmo | Rifle Range Dinner - Guantanamo | |
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| Boat Race - Maine vs. Illinois | Ashore in Barbados | Ashore in Barbados | |
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From: Tim Sanders
Sent:
Wednesday, October 02, 2002 11:02 AM
Subject: USS Illinois
I have enjoyed looking at the old photos
of life aboard the USS Illinois around 1910.My grandfather served
aboard that ship from 1908-1909.I have photos of him and a silver
medal which he received after assisting Messina victims.It is very
interesting to see what the ship and crew looked like back then.
Thank you very much!
Tim Sanders
Washington,DC
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these photos also appear at http://www.navsource.org/archives/01/07.htm
from the collection of Capt. T.C.
Edrington III PhD, USN - USNA 1934
courtesy of
his daughter Kyra Larn Edrington and
his son Thomas C. Edrington IV