African-Americans have served in the U.S. Navy since its beginnings. They have worked for the Navy as civilians and have provided it with important services from other walks of life.

This section presents a broad selection of our images that relate to African-Americans and their relationships with the United States Navy.

More information is available at African American Navy Experience

Section includes:

• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - 1860s
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - 1870s and 1880s
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - 1890s.
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - 1900 to 1917
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - World War I to World War II
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - World War II
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - World War II Shipboard Service


• African Americans World War II Service at Great Lakes Naval Training Station
• African Americans World War II Service at Pacific Bases
• African Americans World War II Service at San Diego
• African Americans World War II Service at Naval Air Station Seattle Washington
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - 1945-1959
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - The Vietnam War
• African Americans and the U.S. Navy - The 1960s and 1970s



• U.S. Navy Ships Named for African Americans



• Recruiting Posters Featuring African-Americans




For additional information, see the Naval History & Heritage Commmand's "Frequently Asked Questions":


African-Americans and the U.S. Navy.