Waves wish Bluejackets Bon Voyage as they carry their seabags up the gang plank, c. January 1943. The photo comes from the National Archives.
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Bon Voyage!
In this January 1943 photo, WAVES stand on the deck as they watch Navy men they have replaced in shore billets take their place in the fighting crew of a warship.
The photo comes from the National Archives.
Happy Cruise Wishes
WAVES stand on the dock as they watch Navy men they have replaced in shore billets take their places on the fighting crew of a warship. Exchanging best wishes for a happy cruise: WAVES are Elizabeth M. Bruckman; W. Jean Fenn; and Joan Faris. Photo comes from the National Archives, c. January 1943.
A Long Voyage
WAVES traveled to Hawaii aboard a Naval transport ship. The voyage took a couple of weeks.
This photograph shows two WAVES playing darts while waiting for their ship to Hawaii to emark, circa January 1945.
The photograph comes from the National Archives.
Hinges of History 