Commander Byrd on pole ship 'Bear of Oakland'
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Crew members aboard Byrd's Bear of Oakland, preparing for South Pole voyage at Navy Yard |
Richard Byrd's Bear of Oakland on way to South Pole from Charlestown Navy Yard |
Richard Byrd's Bear of Oakland at Charlestown Navy Yard, on way to South Pole |
USS Constitution - Navy Yard. |
Ship 'New York' used by Byrd in South Pole expedition |
Telling tales aboard the fishing schooner 'Shamrock' on a hot Sunday in November at fish pier |