Original U.S. Navy Seabee Photo Archive – WWII Era – Hawaii & Pacific Theater Construction
Offered here is an exceptional WWII-era U.S. Navy photo archive housed in a blue embossed folder labeled U.S. NAVY,containing over 50 original black-and-white photographs. Based on analysis of the equipment, uniforms, and geography, this collection likely belonged to a member of the U.S. Navy Seabees (Naval Construction Battalions), active during the Pacific campaigns of World War II.
The photos document various stages of military construction work and heavy equipment operation—core elements of Seabee missions—including bulldozers, cranes, graders, trucks, and other engineering vehicles engaged in large-scale earthmoving. Uniformed personnel can be seen operating machinery, managing construction zones, and even enjoying downtime in a makeshift go-kart, reflecting both the technical and human sides of wartime service.
One especially notable image provides a clear view of Diamond Head and the Waikīkī coastline on Oʻahu, Hawaii, situating at least part of this collection in the Hawaiian Islands. Other scenes, including tropical beach construction sites with palm trees and undeveloped terrain, suggest deployment to additional locations across the Pacific Theater, potentially Guam as well, though exact islands are not labeled. The inclusion of an image featuring signage for Correale Construction Co. may point to stateside or contracted construction activity tied to pre-deployment or training.
Condition:
Photographs are original prints, most in very good condition with light edge wear. Some exhibit minor warping or surface wear from age. The album cover shows moderate handling wear consistent with vintage materials.
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