R-1 at the Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California. The time frame is estimated to be approximately 1922. Ordered to San Pedro from the Atlantic in June 1921 she left San Pedro for Hawaii in July 1923. She could have visited Vallejo at any time during this time period. Note that Vallejo is mis-spelled by the original photo owner.
It is likely the submarine is going into the yard for a quick refit prior to the trip to take part in fleet exercises off Central America or in preparation for the change in home port to Hawaii. Two unidentified ships are in the background.
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
A closeup of the photo above showing details of the crew on the forward deck. They are relaxed and confident. There is an officer and a Chief Petty Officer leaning on the rail near the deck gun. The sailor standing just forward of the gun is also standing between two different hatches; the torpedo room access hatch (forward), and the torpedo loading hatch (aft). The loading hatch is angled so that weapons can be slid down the loading skid into the room. The two men at the far left are sitting on the protective guard over the T-shaped SC sonar head.
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
Another closeup of the crew on the aft deck. The captain and a lookout are on the bridge.
Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
A port side view of R-1 in an unknown location, possibly Hawaii, early to mid 1920's.
