Forged by the Sea
I spent 30 years in the US Navy, eight of those years I was assigned to warships ranging from a submarine to an aircraft carrier. The ships I served in were much more modern than those that fought and won World War II.
This enlisted berthing area on board the USS JOSEPH P KENNEDY (DD-850), reminded me about the rigors facing those young men who sailed into harms way decades ago. These racks, designed to fold against the bulkhead for easier passage during working hours, were the sole areas of comfort for the young men who spent 18-20 hours per day operating and fighting this ship.
There can be no doubt that the men who lived under these conditions were themselves forged of an iron that is seldom found today.
Recognition:
Accepted for Display - JUL 2021 Darkroomers Photographic Club, San Diego
Finalist - 2018 TZIPAC (The Zebra International Photography & Art Community) 6th Zebra Awards
Forged by the Sea
I spent 30 years in the US Navy, eight of those years I was assigned to warships ranging from a submarine to an aircraft carrier. The ships I served in were much more modern than those that fought and won World War II.
This enlisted berthing area on board the USS JOSEPH P KENNEDY (DD-850), reminded me about the rigors facing those young men who sailed into harms way decades ago. These racks, designed to fold against the bulkhead for easier passage during working hours, were the sole areas of comfort for the young men who spent 18-20 hours per day operating and fighting this ship.
There can be no doubt that the men who lived under these conditions were themselves forged of an iron that is seldom found today.
Recognition:
Accepted for Display - JUL 2021 Darkroomers Photographic Club, San Diego
Finalist - 2018 TZIPAC (The Zebra International Photography & Art Community) 6th Zebra Awards