This postcard features the U.S. Training Ship Hawk, also known as the USS Fish Hawk, which played a significant role in US naval history. The postcard is an original printed lithograph with an undivided back, and it is a single unit in the set. The postcard is unposted and has not been divided. The postcard is a great addition to any collection of postcards or naval memorabilia. It depicts the Fish Hawk, which was built by Pusey and Jones Co. in Wilmington, Del. Shipped served in Spanish American war and WWI. The postcard also mentions that the Fish Hawk operated with the North Atlantic Fleet on blockade duty and assisted with the development of sonar technology. This is a must-have for any history enthusiast! Was also used by the USFS.

NOTE: SEE images, postcard was CUT/TRIMMED!

US Navy Shipped fully dressed from aft to stern in flags!

This ship has a lot of history...

This postcard depicts the U.S. Training Ship Hawk, also known as the USS Fish Hawk and USFS Fish Hawk. The ship was built by Pusey and Jones Co., Wilmington, Delaware This printed lithograph postcard features a stamped and divided back.

From Naval Heritage and Command:

"Fish Hawk, a screw steamer, was built by Pusey and Jones Co., Wilmington, Del., in 1879, for the Bureau of Fisheries; acquired by the Navy on 4 May 1898, and commissioned the same day, Lieutenant F. Swift, in command.

Fish Hawk operated with the North Atlantic Fleet on blockade duty off Havana and in miscellaneous duties until 15 September 1898 when she was decommissioned and returned to the Fish Commission.

With the United States entry into World War I, Fish Hawk, Chief Boatswain, J. Mahoney in command, performed patrol and inspection duty in the Norfolk area for the Navy under an informal agreement. Fish Hawk was officially taken over by the Navy on loan in July 1918. She was assigned to duty at New London, Conn., where she assisted with the development of sonic submarine detection devices. She was returned to the Bureau of Fisheries on 1 July 1919."

It is perfect for collectors of US and naval history.