Naval History and Heritage Command

Naval History and Heritage Command

Admiral Joseph Mason Reeves Sr.

Portrait of Adm. Reeves
Title: Admiral Joseph M. Reeves Sr.
Caption: Oil on canvas portrait by Reeves' son, Joseph Mason Reeves Jr. The elder Reeves commanded U.S.S. Maine (BB-10), a training ship in the Atlantic during World War I. Post-war, he joined the growing Air Corps, commanding the first aircraft carrier, USS Langley (CV-1) and was instrumental in the development of carrier tactics. He eventually rose to be the Commander, Battle Force, of the U.S. Fleet.
Catalog #: LC 60-382-C
Original Location: Navy Art Collection
Circa this Year: 1925
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