USS Mount Vernon typescript, 1917-1919
File — Box: 19, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 362
Scope and Contents
Bound Typescript of LT Charles Kimball Cummings' voyages in USS Mount Vemon (Str. T.) during World War I and after, with watercolor illustrations of the ship, exterior and interior, and ship formations. Log dates from 11 October 1917-9 September 1918,with commentary on operations and voyages after the armistice. Diary entries tell of the weather, wind, navigation, port visits to Brest, France, London, England, convoying operations, German sub sightings, and torpedo attack on the vessel 5 September 1918. After the war ended, Mount Vernon transported troops back to the United States.
Dates
- Creation: 1917-1919
Creator
- From the Collection: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository