A large ship named African Patriot docks on a pier during a port dedication ceremony in Monrovia. The pier is lined with a large crowd of people.
A large ship named African Patriot docks on a pier during a port dedication ceremony in Monrovia. The pier is lined with a large crowd of people.
Coastline of a harbor in Freetown, Sierra Leone (indicated on back of photo). The coastline is hazy with fog and a large metal chain railing is in the foreground of the photo.
Coastline of a harbor in Freetown, Sierra Leone (indicated on back of photo). The coastline is hazy with fog and a large metal chain railing is in the foreground of the photo.
A crowd of people boarding a large ship. Everyone is gathering to walk up a staircase from the pier to the ship. People on the ship are leaning over the railings and looking down.
Crowds walking on a large pier, likely in Monrovia. A large shipping or transport ship is docked at the back of the pier.
Crowds walking on a large pier, likely in Monrovia. A large shipping or transport ship is docked at the back of the pier.
Crowds walking on a large pier, likely in Monrovia. A large shipping or transport ship is docked at the back of the pier. Many of the people walking about are wearing uniforms.
Five unidentified men on a beach in Liberia in front of large kayaks. The men are wearing swimming shorts and looking forward.
Five unidentified men on a beach in Liberia in front of large canoes. The men are wearing swimming shorts and looking forward.
Front of ship Del Viento at a dock. Anchor ropes extend from the bow to a tether on the pier.
A group of people leaning against the railing of a large ship. A staircase running from a pier up to the ship is attached. Everyone in the crowd is looking down.
A group of people assembled on the deck of the ship. The ship is docked at a pier with warehouses.
Hendrik Jordense, an unidentified white male sailor, and Orchid Jordan standing left to right on the deck of the U.S.S. Monrovia. All three are standing by a lifesaver and looking forward. Two...
A large crowd standing on a newly dedicated port for Monrovia. Several ships are docked near the pier. Writing on the back of the photo indicates it is during a dedication ceremony.
Large girders and steel bars on a ship with rigging hanging all over. The ship is likely in waters near Monrovia.
A motorboat approaching a pier to dock, likely in Monrovia. A group of unidentified people are standing on the edge of the boat ready to depart.
Nine unidentified people standing on a beach in Liberia next to a single-sail boat. Several people are carrying goods.
Nine unidentified people standing on a beach in Liberia next to a single-sail boat. Several people are carrying goods.
Orchid Jordan sitting on a deck chair on the ship "African Grove" (identified on back) during the initial voyage to Liberia. Orchid is wearing an overcoat and has a blanket wrapped around her legs...
Orchid Jordan standing on the deck of a ship. Orchid is looking forward and smiling. She is wearing a white dress.
Orchid Jordan sitting at a dining table on the deck of a ship with two unidentified people. The man on the right is looking outside and the other two are looking forward. Orchid is wearing a striped...
Orchid Jordan standing on a patio overlooking the ocean on the deck of a ship. Tables with chairs are spread around the patio. Orchid is wearing a striped dress and hat.
Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified sailor aboard the U.S.S. Monrovia. Both are holding a lifesaver. Another soldier is walking in the background.
Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified sailor aboard the U.S.S. Monrovia. Both are holding a lifesaver. Another soldier is walking in the background.
