Hammocks on Deck, USS Brooklyn

This photo on deck of the cruiser USS Brooklyn shows a number of hammocks slung in a temporary arrangement, possibly to escape the heat below decks.

Detroit Publishing Company

Library of Congress, LC-D4-20256

1896-1899

Berthing Space, USS Brooklyn

Sailors of the cruiser USS Brooklyn pose for a photo below deck, with hammocks slung for the night.

Detroit Publishing Company

Library of Congress, LC-D4-20257

1896-1899

Officers' Country, USS Olympia

This space on board USS Olympia served as the main hub for much of the berthing spaces for the officers of the ship. Separate compartments for each officer are accessed by wooden doors along the wood-paneled walls.

Unknown

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 43318

October 14, 1899

Relaxing on Deck, USS Rhode Island

Sailors on board the battleship USS Rhode Island nap and read on deck on a Sunday afternoon.

Francis Sargent

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 101111

circa 1913

Sailors Lounging on Deck

This colorized 1906 photograph shows sailors reclining on the deck of a Navy warship.

Enrique Muller

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 82780

1906

Berth Deck, USS Olympia

This 2010 photo shows the berth deck of the museum ship USS Olympia, with numerous hammocks slung from the overhead.

David Colamaria

David Colamaria Collection

March 9, 2010

Berth Deck, USS Olympia

A view of the berth deck on board the cruiser USS Olympia in 1899.

Unknown

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 43321

October 14, 1899

Taking a Break in the Torpedo Room

Sailors on board the cruiser USS Olympia lounge in the torpedo room after a meal, October 1899.

Unknown

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 43331

October 14, 1899

Captain's Cabin, USS Olympia

The captain's cabin on board the cruiser USS Olympia, taken in October 1899.

Unknown

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 43322

October 14, 1899

Admiral's Cabin, USS Olympia

The spacious accommodations for an admiral on board USS Olympia.

Unknown

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 43324

October 14, 1899

Berth Deck - USS Olympia

Sailors lounge on the berth deck of USS Olympia in 1898. Hooks for additional hammocks to be hung between those in use can be seen on the bulkhead behind. This image is a cyanotype, causing the distinctive color.

George Grantham

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 43207

1898

Berth Deck - USS Boston

The forward compartment of the protected cruiser USS Boston, launched in 1884. Hooks on the beam in the foreground were used to hang hammocks. In the background, note the table hung from ropes, both to allow for stowing above, and to account for the rocking of the ship.

Unknown

Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 56539

Unknown

1888