WW2 1940s US Navy Sailors Aboard Ship Candid Sepia Snapshot Photograph

Description

View WW2 1940s US Navy Sailors Aboard Ship Candid Sepia Snapshot Photograph with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The photograph exhibits the characteristic soft focus and minor surface wear of a period print, with several small dark spots across the image likely resulting from dust or foxing during processing or storage. This candid, sepia-toned snapshot captures a moment of informal downtime aboard a naval vessel during the World War II era. Three servicemen are framed within the industrial architecture of the ship’s deck, with the primary subject in the foreground standing with his arms crossed and a cigarette in his mouth, wearing a standard-issue field jacket and garrison cap. Behind him, a second sailor is seated on a piece of ship equipment, caught in a candid yawn or shout, while a third figure is partially visible on the right, looking downward. The setting is defined by a steep metal ship’s ladder, large pipes, and riveted bulkheads, placing the subjects squarely within the vernacular of wartime maritime life. The photograph exhibits the characteristic soft focus and minor surface wear of a period print, with several small dark spots across the image likely resulting from dust or foxing during processing or storage. The verso of the print bears the handwritten inscription “DAVID PERRI” in bold black ink, identifying the likely subject, alongside adhesive residue in all four corners indicating it was once mounted in a family album. This image serves as a poignant artifact of mid-century military service, offering an unposed glimpse into the daily environment and camaraderie of sailors during a pivotal historical period. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Theme

Conflicts & Wars

Image Color

Sepia

Time Period Manufactured

1925-1949

Type

Photograph

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Vintage

Yes

Subject Activity

Candid Downtime

Uniform Type

Field Jacket, Garrison Cap

Ship Feature

Metal Ladder, Deck

Number of Subjects

Three Sailors

Photo Tone

Sepia