Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
005.027.001 |
Object Name |
Drawing |
Description |
A drawing with the title, The Spirit of the Navy. This was sketched by the well known artist, George Bellows. This image depicts James Delaney, the first prisoner of war during World War I, standing boldly in front of some of his comrades in Brandenburg, Germany. He was captured after his ship, the S.S. Campana was torpedoed by the Germans. He was the chief gunner. A German soldier is threatening to run his sword through him. This drawing became the official symbol of the U.S. Navy during the first World War. This was on display in the Hall of Fame at the Navy Department until the 1970s. It was returned to his son, Joseph Delaney. This sketch is in a black wooden frame. A lithograph of this image is in the Library of Congress. |
Artist |
George Bellows |
People |
Delaney, James Delaney, Joseph Bellows, George |
Search Terms |
drawing sketch The Spirit of the Navy symbol military WWI POW Brandenburg, Germany S.S. Campana |
Collection |
James Delaney Collection |
Year Range to |
1925 |
Accession number |
005.027 |