U.S.S. New Mexico

Dateca. 1950

MediumGelatin silver print on cardstock

Dimensions5 × 3 3/16 in. (12.7 × 8 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPA2021.065.112

DescriptionThe U.S.S New Mexico Naval vessel floats in the ocean. Nothing besides the ship and the ocean is visible in the photograph. On the ship, numerous large guns are visible along with various masts and towers. On the left side, two smaller lifeboats can be seen hanging off the side of the main ship. Near the rear of the boat, a small flag can be seen moving in the wind. Finally, a few crewmen can be seen milling around on the deck.

The U.S.S. New Mexico was a battleship in service with the United States Navy from 1918 to 1946. It was the first ship to be named for the state of New Mexico. Her keel was laid down on 14 October 1915 at the New York Navy Yard, she was launched on 23 April 1917, and was commissioned on 20 May 1918. New Mexico was the U.S. Navy's most advanced warship and its first battleship with a turbo-electric transmission, which helped her reach a maximum speed of 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph). Her numerous commendations for gunnery, engineering, and battle efficiency during naval exercises earned her the moniker, "Queen of the Fleet".

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