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Background imageCaptain Collection: Admiral Horatio Nelson

Admiral Horatio Nelson
Vintage engraving of Horatio Nelson one of Englands great national heros. The victor at Battle of Trafalgar, the Battle of the Nile and Battle of Copenhagen

Background imageCaptain Collection: Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab

Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab
(Original Caption) 1956-: The great moment comes for Gregory Peck (Ahab), the mad scarred and peg-legged commander of the whaler "Pequod

Background imageCaptain Collection: Japanese Drawing Of Gift Train Set

Japanese Drawing Of Gift Train Set
(Original Caption) Japanese drawing of U. S. Commodore Perry's gift of a train to the Japanese in 1853. BPA2# 4009 (Photo by AS400 DB/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Portrait of Cadet Marcellus Moorman

Portrait of Cadet Marcellus Moorman
Framed portrait of Cadet Marcellus N. Moorman, Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1856

Background imageCaptain Collection: Confederate Army Captain George Hillyer

Confederate Army Captain George Hillyer
Captain George Hillyer, Captain of the 9th Georgia Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States Army

Background imageCaptain Collection: Lincoln Visits Civil War Headquarters

Lincoln Visits Civil War Headquarters
President Lincoln visits General George B. McClellan and his staff at his camp near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on October 3, 1862, a few weeks after the Battle of Antietam

Background imageCaptain Collection: Jack Crawford Poet And Scout

Jack Crawford Poet And Scout
(Original Caption) Jack Crawford, Poet and scout 1880

Background imageCaptain Collection: Jack Crawford in Civilian Attire

Jack Crawford in Civilian Attire
(Original Caption) Head and shoulders of Captain Jack Crawford. Undated

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Dodge's Troops to the Rescue

Captain Dodge's Troops to the Rescue
One of four African American calvary regiments who fought with Apache Indians, circa 1890. (Original Caption) Capt. Dodge's colored troops to the rescue

Background imageCaptain Collection: Duke of York in Naval Uniform

Duke of York in Naval Uniform
George, Duke of York, wears his Captain's uniform on his ship H.M.S. Crescent. He later ascended to King of England

Background imageCaptain Collection: Robert T Lincoln In Undated Portrait

Robert T Lincoln In Undated Portrait
(Original Caption) Robert T. Lincoln. Undated Photograph

Background imageCaptain Collection: Portrait of John Ross

Portrait of John Ross
(Original Caption) Sir John Ross, Scottish Explorer that sought the Northwest Passage

Background imageCaptain Collection: Engraving Of Captain James Cook

Engraving Of Captain James Cook
(Original Caption) Undated engraving depicting Captain James Cook (1728-1779), English mariner and explorer who did extensive charting and exploring in the Pacific

Background imageCaptain Collection: First Americans In Japan; Commodore Perry

First Americans In Japan; Commodore Perry
(Original Caption) The first Americans in Japan: Members of Commodore Perry's expedition visit Tokyo and are ignored, ca. 1853. Undated woodcut from a sketch made at the time

Background imageCaptain Collection: Engraving by Longmore After John Paul Jones by Charles Willson Peale

Engraving by Longmore After John Paul Jones by Charles Willson Peale
ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Picture shows American Naval Officer, John Paul Jones (1747-1792). He was famed for defeating the British during the Revolution on their own coast. Undated engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: Full Length Portrait of Captain James Cook

Full Length Portrait of Captain James Cook
(Original Caption) Full length portrait of Captain James Cook (1728-1779). English navigator. Undated engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt Reviewing WAVES at Smith College

Eleanor Roosevelt Reviewing WAVES at Smith College
Eleanor Roosevelt visits Smith College to review the WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, program. | Location: Northampton, Massachusetts, USA

Background imageCaptain Collection: Scott at the South Pole

Scott at the South Pole
The members of Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole, (l to r) Laurence Oates, H.R. Bowers, Robert Scott, Edward Wilson and Edgar Evans

Background imageCaptain Collection: Robert Scott & South Pole Expedition

Robert Scott & South Pole Expedition
The members of Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole, (l to r) Laurence Oates, H.R. Bowers, Robert Scott, Edward Wilson and Edgar Evans

Background imageCaptain Collection: Boston Players Discuss Rules W/Umpire

Boston Players Discuss Rules W/Umpire
(Original Caption) 10/9/1914-Johnny Evers and Ira Thomas, captains of the Boston and Athletics respectively, discussing ground rules with umpires before game

Background imageCaptain Collection: Robert Scott And Co. Draggin Load In Sno

Robert Scott And Co. Draggin Load In Sno
(Original Caption) 1915-The death of Captain Robert Scott and companions- returning from the South Pole and the arrival of the Southern party at the pole. The last days sledding southward

Background imageCaptain Collection: Lt. F. Worsley of the Endurance

Lt. F. Worsley of the Endurance
Lt. F. Worsley, captain of the Endurance, posing in his dress whites. He is smiling and on the top deck of the ship. He is a member of the Shackleton Expedition to Antarctica

Background imageCaptain Collection: Ty Cobb In Us Army Captian'S Uniform

Ty Cobb In Us Army Captian'S Uniform
(Original Caption) 1917-Photo shows Ty Cobb as a Captain in the U.S. Army

Background imageCaptain Collection: National League for Women's Service Members Deliver Government Packages

National League for Women's Service Members Deliver Government Packages
(Original Caption) New York: National League for Women's Service -- preparing to deliver various government packages, Captain A.B. Baylis is shown cranking the car

Background imageCaptain Collection: Faisal and Delegation

Faisal and Delegation
Faisal, son of Hussain of Mecca, with his delegates and advisors at the Versailles peace conference, 22nd January 1919. Faisal was briefly king of Syria, and later Iraq

Background imageCaptain Collection: FDR and Kent Shuler

FDR and Kent Shuler
Vice presidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt poses with Congressional candidate Captain Kent Shuler

Background imageCaptain Collection: Roosevelt Reading Atlantic Fleet Chart

Roosevelt Reading Atlantic Fleet Chart
(Original Caption) How the Navy keeps track of its ships. Captain Kallfu is seen showing the Asst. Secy

Background imageCaptain Collection: Rene Fonck Receives Award

Rene Fonck Receives Award
(Original Caption) 8/1922- Paris, France: Captain Rene Fonck, France's greatest fighting airman, receives the coveted Collar of Legion of Honor in Paris during a ceremony. BPA2#2756

Background imageCaptain Collection: Patrolmen Taking The Oath As Sergeants

Patrolmen Taking The Oath As Sergeants
(Original Caption) 6/29/26: The biggest number of promotions in local police history was made June 29. Commissioner McLaughlin created one captain, 19 lieutenants and 218 sergeants

Background imageCaptain Collection: Group Portrait of Marine Soldiers

Group Portrait of Marine Soldiers
The newly organized 6th United States Marines regiment leaves for China. Colonel L.C. Snyder and his staff just before they boarded the transport Henderson. From left are: Captain O.A

Background imageCaptain Collection: William Fiske, Pilot of U.S. Bobsled Team

William Fiske, Pilot of U.S. Bobsled Team
(Original Caption) 2/1/1927 St. Moritz, Switzerland: William L. Fiske, Pilot of the Four man Bobsled Team which won the Olympic championship for the United States

Background imageCaptain Collection: British, American Team Captians Shake Ha

British, American Team Captians Shake Ha
(Original Caption) 6/3/1927-Worcester, MA: The traps and treacherous fairways of the course at Worcester, MA

Background imageCaptain Collection: Canadian Hockey Captain with Olympic Trophy

Canadian Hockey Captain with Olympic Trophy
(Original Caption) 1928-St. Moritz, Switzerland- Photo shows Captain Porter of the Canadian Hockey Team, which won the Olympic title at the winter sports carnival. The U.S. won second place

Background imageCaptain Collection: Franklin Delano Roosevelt on a Battleship

Franklin Delano Roosevelt on a Battleship
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt looks out to sea while aboard a battleship

Background imageCaptain Collection: German Captain Giving U.S. Captain Cup

German Captain Giving U.S. Captain Cup
(Original Caption) 2/16/1932-Lake Placid, NY

Background imageCaptain Collection: Baseball Captains Exchanging Lineups

Baseball Captains Exchanging Lineups
(Original Caption) 6/19/1933- Photo shows Phillies new Captain, Bartell, receiving the lineup from the Phillies former Captain Whitney in the Braves Uniform

Background imageCaptain Collection: James P. Mccaffrey and Richard Kimball

James P. Mccaffrey and Richard Kimball
(Original Caption) 6/20/1933-New Haven, CT- With hundreds of Alumni, back for their class reunions, looking on, Yale University defeated Harvard 5 to 3 at baseball. Opposing captains James P

Background imageCaptain Collection: Elderly Man Playing a Snare Drum

Elderly Man Playing a Snare Drum
Captain R.D. Parker, age 90, who played a drum at Lincoln's inauguration, as he took part in the final parade of the Grand Army of the Republic in Washington, D.C

Background imageCaptain Collection: Franklin Roosevelt at the Lincoln Memorial

Franklin Roosevelt at the Lincoln Memorial
Franklin Roosevelt at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial

Background imageCaptain Collection: FDR at Armistice Day Ceremony

FDR at Armistice Day Ceremony
Pres Roosevelt is seen w/nis military ai

Background imageCaptain Collection: Man Inspecting Motorcycles

Man Inspecting Motorcycles
(Original Caption) 12/17/1939-Somewhere in England: Captain Sir Malcom Campbell, England's speedboat record holder, is shown inspecting his motorcycle company where the unit is undergoing training

Background imageCaptain Collection: Bandleader Glenn Miller in Army Uniform

Bandleader Glenn Miller in Army Uniform
(Original Caption) Portrait of American bandleader Glenn Miller (1904-1944), a trombonist who put together one of the most successful "Big Bands" and became a leader of a U.S

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Charles E. Yeager

Captain Charles E. Yeager
(Original Caption) Washington, D. C.: Captain Charles E. Yeager, "Chuck" is credited with shooting down 13 German planes in fifteen months with the Eighth Air Force in Europe

Background imageCaptain Collection: Lt. Captain Krestschmer

Lt. Captain Krestschmer, U boat commander who sank the British auxiliary cruisers "Laurentie and Patroclus, 18724 and 11314 tons respectively and the 5376 ton Casanare

Background imageCaptain Collection: Latin American Military Leaders Visiting Roosevelt

Latin American Military Leaders Visiting Roosevelt
The U.S. War Department has invited military leaders from Latin American nations to visit American military establishments. During their stay, they visited President Roosevelt at the White House

Background imageCaptain Collection: Confederate Veterans Reunion

Confederate Veterans Reunion
(Original Caption) 10/9/1940-Washington, DC: Captain William Banks of Houston, TX: Private A. T. Fuller, 93, of DuBuch, LA.: R.P. Scott, 93, of Dallas TX. and Private C.S

Background imageCaptain Collection: Russian Captain, Lieut. And Defence Comm

Russian Captain, Lieut. And Defence Comm
(Original Caption) 10/14/1940-Odessa Area, Russia: Deputy People's Commissar for Defence, Marshal S. Budenny, (center) and Lieutenant-General Kurdiumov (r) are pictured with Captain P

Background imageCaptain Collection: Otto Kretschmer

Otto Kretschmer
A senior officer congratulates Lt. Captain Kretschmer (right) for his latest successes against British shipping. Kretschmer's U-Boat is said to have accounted for 250, 000 tons of enemy ships

Background imageCaptain Collection: President's Family at Inaugural Gala

President's Family at Inaugural Gala
Franklin Roosevelt's family sits in a box seat at an Inaugural Gala in 1941

Background imageCaptain Collection: Inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941

Inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941
President Franklin D. Roosevelt waves to the crowd after he taking the oath of office as Chief Executive of the US for the third time in front of the U.S

Background imageCaptain Collection: President Franklin D. Roosevelt Waving His Fedora

President Franklin D. Roosevelt Waving His Fedora
US President Franklin D

Background imageCaptain Collection: Joseph McCarthy Meeting with Pilots

Joseph McCarthy Meeting with Pilots
Captain Joseph McCarthy holds a briefing with a Marine dive bombing squadron after their return from a mission in the Solomon Islands. | Location: Near Solomon Islands

Background imageCaptain Collection: Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. in Cockpit

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. in Cockpit
Captain Benjamin O. Davis in the cockpit of a training aircraft in 1942. The following year he organized the 332nd Fighter Group, the "Tuskegee Airmen"

Background imageCaptain Collection: Eddie Rickenbacker Shaking Hands with Orville Wright

Eddie Rickenbacker Shaking Hands with Orville Wright
(Original Caption) At Wright Anniversary Dinner

Background imageCaptain Collection: Airmen Pose in Front of Bomber

Airmen Pose in Front of Bomber
Members of the US Air Force task force that bombed Japan in April 1942

Background imageCaptain Collection: Clark Gable on Airfield with Flight Crew

Clark Gable on Airfield with Flight Crew
(Original Caption) 6/14/1943-England-Former film star, Captain Clark Gable (fifth from left) is shown on an airfield somewhere in England with the crew of a Flying Fortress

Background imageCaptain Collection: Black Woman Being Inducted Into Waves

Black Woman Being Inducted Into Waves
Miss Jane Freeman, 22, of Roxbury, MA, is taking the oath as a Navy WAVE at district headquarters in Boston. She is being sworn in by Captain D

Background imageCaptain Collection: 3 Members Of The Original Crew On Swoose

3 Members Of The Original Crew On Swoose
5/23/1944 - Italy: Three members of the original crew of the somber "swoose", about which William L

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Maurice L. Britt

Captain Maurice L. Britt was a soldier, Medal of Honor winner, football player, politician and businessman

Background imageCaptain Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt Visiting Colonel Carlson at Naval Hospital

Eleanor Roosevelt Visiting Colonel Carlson at Naval Hospital
(Original Caption) Eleanor Roosevelt visits San Diego Naval Hospital. San Diego, Calif.... Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt learns first-hand details of the Battle for Saipan from Lieut. Col. Evans F

Background imageCaptain Collection: X-Ray Apparatus in Military Hospital

X-Ray Apparatus in Military Hospital
An X-Ray machine is used on a patient in an American military hospital in England. From left to right: Lieutenant Charles Bernstein, Sergeant Henry Hinger, Staff Supervisor A.T

Background imageCaptain Collection: American Rangers Who Led Prizon Camp Raid on Luzon

American Rangers Who Led Prizon Camp Raid on Luzon
(Original Caption) Three men who led U.S. Rangers on Cabanatuan prison camp on Luzon, P.I. Left to right: Captain Robert W. Prince, commanding officer of Rangers; Lt. Col. Henry Mucci and Sgt

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Kermit K. Beahan Signing Autographs

Captain Kermit K. Beahan Signing Autographs
Captain Kermit K

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Charles B. McVay

Captain Charles B. McVay
12/2/45: Photo of Captain Charles B. McVay, III, USN

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Charles B. McVay III

Captain Charles B. McVay III
Captain Charles B. McVay of the US Navy was captain of the USS Indianapolis during World War II. The ship was sunk by torpedoes on July 29, 1945

Background imageCaptain Collection: Sakae Oba Surrending His Sword to Colonel Kurgis

Sakae Oba Surrending His Sword to Colonel Kurgis
Japanese Imperial Army Capt. Sakae Oba surrenders his samurai sword to Lt. Col. Howard C. Kurgis, USMC, of Cawker City, Kan. on Saipan

Background imageCaptain Collection: MacArthur Inspecting Honor Guard

MacArthur Inspecting Honor Guard
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and Captain William Johnston inspect the honor guard outside the American Embassy

Background imageCaptain Collection: President Truman On Flight Deck

President Truman On Flight Deck
(Original Caption) 4/24/46-At Sea: President Truman is shown on the flight deck of the giant aircraft carrier USS Franklin D

Background imageCaptain Collection: Frank Sinatra and His Father Martin in Hoboken

Frank Sinatra and His Father Martin in Hoboken
(Original Caption) 10/31/1947-Hoboken, New Jersey: HOBOKEN HONORS FRANK SINATRA

Background imageCaptain Collection: The Love Boat Cast Walking on Great Wall

The Love Boat Cast Walking on Great Wall
Stars of The Love Boat walk along the top of the Great Wall in Beijing

Background imageCaptain Collection: Michel Platini Kisses Soccer Cup

Michel Platini Kisses Soccer Cup
(Original Caption) 6/27/1984-Paris, France-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Michel Platini, captain of the French soccer team

Background imageCaptain Collection: Challenger Crew Members

Challenger Crew Members
Group shot of entire space shuttle Challenger crew or STS 41-G. Front row left to right: Jon McBride, Sally Ride, Kathryn Sullivan, David Leestma

Background imageCaptain Collection: Ambrotype Portrait Of Confederate Capt

Ambrotype Portrait Of Confederate Capt
(Original Caption) Ambrotype portrait of a Confederate Captain set in a metal frame. Photograph circa 1860s

Background imageCaptain Collection: Portrait of First Lord Clive Robert

Portrait of First Lord Clive Robert
(Original Caption) Robert, First Lord Clive, (1725-1774), British general and statesman. Chief founder of the British empire in India

Background imageCaptain Collection: Pilot Cyril Turner

Pilot Cyril Turner
(Original Caption) Captain Cyril Turner, British Ace, who thrilled San Francisco by writing the words "Lucky Strike" in the sky over the city

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Charles Wilkes

Captain Charles Wilkes
(Original Caption) Captain Charles Wilkes of the United States Navy. Undated image

Background imageCaptain Collection: C.G. Dyer Standing Full Length W/Sword

C.G. Dyer Standing Full Length W/Sword
(Original Caption) Full length portrait of Civil War Union officer, Captain C.G. Dyer of the Second Rhode Island Infantry. Undated photograph

Background imageCaptain Collection: Capt. E. J. Smith & Stewardess Smiling

Capt. E. J. Smith & Stewardess Smiling
(Original Caption) 7/7/47-Chicago, IL- PILOT SHOWS STEWARDESS HOW THEY LOOKED'... They looked something like this... so says United Airlines Captain E. J

Background imageCaptain Collection: Engraving Of Frontiersman Holding Rifle

Engraving Of Frontiersman Holding Rifle
(Original Caption) Undated engraving depicting Captain Sam Brady, the daring partisan leader, holding rifle

Background imageCaptain Collection: Pocahontas Saving Captain John Smith

Pocahontas Saving Captain John Smith
(Original Caption) Pocahontas saving the life of Capt. John Smith. From the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers. Johnson, Fry & Co. Publishers, New York

Background imageCaptain Collection: Illus/Mr. Stanley & Friends W/ Masai

Illus/Mr. Stanley & Friends W/ Masai
(Original Caption) Illustration of Mr. Henry Morton Stanley, English explorer, and his comrades in front of Masai warriors. From left to right, Mr. Jephson, Captain Nelson, Mr. H. M

Background imageCaptain Collection: C. Smith Taketh the King of Pamaunkee Prisoner, 1608 Engraving

C. Smith Taketh the King of Pamaunkee Prisoner, 1608 Engraving
An illustration of Captain John Smith taking Chief Opechancanough prisoner, published in The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles by John Smith, 1624

Background imageCaptain Collection: Tripolian Pirates Attack Schooner

Tripolian Pirates Attack Schooner
(Original Caption) Tripolian Pirates extricating tribute from Captain Sterrett and his schooner "Enterprise"

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain John Smith Map Of New England

Captain John Smith Map Of New England
(Original Caption) Captain John Smith (c.1580-1631), from the map of New England in his "General Historie of Virginia, " 1624. Engraving. BPA2# 5138



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