Title: John Bruton Photo Collection
Description: Collection of 17 photographs related to USS Western Ocean (ID #3151), formerly SS Western Ocean, during WWI. The photographs were in the original possession of Warren P. Dyke, ship’s cook.
Accession#: 2019
Catalog#: 2019.48
Donor: John Bruton
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Circa: 1918-1919
Format: Black & white photographs
Collection Guide:
The photographs contain subject matter such as exterior views of the ship (in camouflage) at both at sea and in harbor; views from aboard ship in rough seas; ship’s crew aboard ship; the captain’s two dogs; and several views on shore leave in France. Also included is an oversized panoramic image of the ship’s officers and crew.
For information about the rest of the collection: nhhcphotoarchives@navy.mil
