Title:
What the Navy is Doing
Object ID:
2016.076.022
Object Name:
Poster
Date:
1970s
Scope & Content:
"WHAT THE NAVY IS DOING
Be a Sub-Mariner
Work in submarines is interesting, technical, and highly scientific. It is the beginning of a mechanical and electrical career, it involves the stud of optics, of motors, batteries, electrical installation and oil engines. The Navy has many subs and just now a lot of keen eyed youngsters are wanted to become 'monkey-wrench sailors'. Promotion is rapid and for each dive there is extra pay.
The Navy also gives education, food lodging doctor's case, sports and amusements - besides your pay."
Reprint of US Navy recruitment ad for submariners circa 1919. Original appears to have been a full page ad in a magazine or similar publication due to page number (52) in bottom right corner. Features several photos of O-Class submarines in drydock taken in or near 1919.
Approx. 16" by 20"
Be a Sub-Mariner
Work in submarines is interesting, technical, and highly scientific. It is the beginning of a mechanical and electrical career, it involves the stud of optics, of motors, batteries, electrical installation and oil engines. The Navy has many subs and just now a lot of keen eyed youngsters are wanted to become 'monkey-wrench sailors'. Promotion is rapid and for each dive there is extra pay.
The Navy also gives education, food lodging doctor's case, sports and amusements - besides your pay."
Reprint of US Navy recruitment ad for submariners circa 1919. Original appears to have been a full page ad in a magazine or similar publication due to page number (52) in bottom right corner. Features several photos of O-Class submarines in drydock taken in or near 1919.
Approx. 16" by 20"
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