Hampton Institute, a college located at Hampton, Virginia, served as a training center for African-American Navy enlisted personnel during World War II. This page features views of training activities there.

For other pictorial coverage of African-Americans during World War II, see African Americans and the U.S. Navy - World War II

For pictorial coverage of other eras African Americans and the U.S. Navy

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Photo #: 80-G-294893 Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia Sailors hoist the engine from a 35-foot motor boat, while in training at Hampton Institute during World War II. This photograph was received by the Naval Photographic Science Laboratory on 13 January 1945. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 95KB; 740 x 605 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
Photo #: 80-G-294899 Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia Sailors painting and tightening bolts on a landing craft, while in training at Hampton Institute during World War II. This boat appears to be a LCV type. This photograph was received by the Naval Photographic Science Laboratory on 13 January 1945. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 85KB; 740 x 600 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
Photo #: 80-G-294894 Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia Sailors underway in a motor launch, while in training at Hampton Institute during World War II. A waterfront "Peninsula Oil Company" fuel facility is in the background, beyond the boat's Coxwain. Note location of bell on this launch, and awning rigged to provide shade over the engine. This photograph was received by the Naval Photographic Science Laboratory on 13 January 1945. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 87KB; 740 x 605 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
Photo #: 80-G-294902 Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia Sailors drilling in a metal lifeboat, while in training at Hampton Institute during World War II. Note orientation markings on the boat's hull and ropes for controlling the rudder. This photograph was received by the Naval Photographic Science Laboratory on 13 January 1945. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 105KB; 740 x 595 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives
Photo #: 80-G-294900 Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia Sailors study small craft & automotive electrical systems, while in training at Hampton Institute during World War II. Note display board of electrical components and circuitry. This photograph was received by the Naval Photographic Science Laboratory on 13 January 1945. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives. Online Image: 92KB; 740 x 610 Reproductions may be available through the National Archives

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