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The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II

Description: This book discusses the naval base in Orange, Texas and shipbuilding activities, particularly focusing on World War II. It includes reprints of relevant newspaper articles, histories of action for ships built at the facility, articles on historical relevance and commemorative events, and information from other documentation.
Date: October 2002
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society

[Unidentified Steamship #6]

Description: Photograph of a large unidentified steamship taken from in front of the helm. The ship is flying a checkered flag and is being followed by another steam vessel. The ship has lifeboats deployed on either side. The waters are calm below overcast skies.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Unidentified Steamship #4]

Description: Photograph of a large dark-colored unidentified steamship on open water. Many men mill about in light-colored uniforms on the ship's sizable decks. Sunlight gleams off of the calm waters below. Along the side of the boat, two lifeboats have been deployed.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[The HMS Essex at Dock]

Description: Photograph of the stern of British Royal Navy ship the HMS Essex at dock with many people milling about. The ship is flying the White Ensign and "ESSEX" is inscribed on the rear of the boat.
Date: [1904..1921]
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[American Ships on the Water]

Description: Photograph of a large steamboat flying an American flag accompanied by a much smaller steamboat. Land is visible in the background; in the distance, a sign reads "HIGH GRADE" in front of power lines stretching off into the horizon.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Woman on the Deck of a Ship]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman in a light-colored shirt and a long, dark skirt holding a parasol on the deck of a ship. The woman stands between two massive chains in front of an assortment of equipment. A massive piece of fabric partially shades the deck, several men mill about underneath it. A skeletal tower extends from the deck to beyond the top of the frame.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

Texas Navy

Description: A survey of the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution and the Republic Era. Includes maps, sketches, a list of ships of the Texas Navy, and a chronology. Also includes photographs of 20th century U.S. Navy ships named after Texans or Texas locations.
Date: January 1, 1968
Creator: U.S. Navy Department. Naval History Division.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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