Ships of the United States Navy and Their Sponsors

'Ships of the United States Navy and Their Sponsors, 1913-1923' is a comprehensive historical record documenting the American naval fleet during a decade of immense growth and global conflict. Compiled by Anne Martin Hall, this work provides a detailed account of the vessels commissioned by the U.S. Navy, focusing specifically on their origins and the ceremonial traditions that accompanied their entry into service.The volume highlights a unique facet of maritime history by cataloging the sponsors-frequently prominent women of the era-who participated in the christening of each ship. By recording the names of these individuals alongside specific data regarding the vessels’ construction and launch dates, the book preserves a vital link between the civilian public and military institutions. Covering the period that includes the First World War and the subsequent naval reorganization, the text offers valuable insights into the administrative and social aspects of naval expansion. This work remains an essential reference for naval historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the heritage and ceremonial legacy of the United States Navy during the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.