Fascinating Historic Photos Of Cats Serving In The US Sea Services

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    Apprentices aboard the USS Pensacola pose with mascot cat and dogs in February 1888. The Pensacola was a screw steamer that participated in Admiral David Farragut's capture of New Orleans in 1862.

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    Crewmen on the deck of the USS Olympia using a mirror to play with their cats in 1898. The Olympia served as Admiral George Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila during the Spanish American War.

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    The crew of the USS Nahant with their two cats, ca 1898. The Nahant participated in the attack on Charleston Harbor in 1863.

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    Here is 'Bilgewater', the mascot of the Coast Guard Academy, circa 1944. He's modeling the new wartime grey cadet uniform.

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    Two cats pose in the breech of a 4" caliber naval gun of an unidentified ship prior to World War One.

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    The cats of the USS Mississippi climb ladders to enter their hammock, 1925.

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    French sailors play with a cat as they wait to take over six LSSLs (Landing Ship Support, Light) being given to France by the US Navy under the defense aid pact. Seattle, 1950.

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    USS Flusser cat 'Wockle' on the capstan in Venice, Italy, 1924-25.

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    Waiting instructions in the briefing room, pilots on a US Navy aircraft carrier relax by playing with the ship's mascot.

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    War Veteran - 'Pooli', who rates three service ribbons and four battle stars, served aboard an attack transport during World War II. Los Angeles, 1959.

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