World War 1 Era Military Sailors On Ships Naval Guns Real Photo Postcard And Photo Lot

The image likely depicts a gun crew from the USS North Carolina (ACR-12), an armored cruiser of the United States Navy, during or around the World War I era. Commissioned in 1908, the *North Carolina* served primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, performing convoy escort duties and training. Naval artillery teams were highly specialized units responsible for the complex operation and maintenance of the ship's primary armament, requiring rigorous discipline and teamwork.