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[Map of the Shenandoah Valley from Strasburg, Va., to Harpers Ferry and vicinity, W. Va., "captured in General Lomax's Quarter wagons" by General Custer on October 9, 1864.]

Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay

Sketch of the vicinity of Harpers Ferry, [W.] Va., by Wm. Luce, Oct. 1862

Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the Potomac River

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262, Flying Tigers), embarked onboard the Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), flies to a temporary Landing Zone (LZ) to offload supplies and personnel to assist with the rescue and recovery effort to find survivors after a landslide devastated Guinsahugon Village, Saint Bernard Municipality, Leyte Island, Philippines (PHL). The USS HARPERS FERRY is visiting the Philippines on a regularly schedule Western Pacific (WESTPAC) Spring Patrol and has been tasked to provide humanitarian assistance to the landslide victims

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Bernard State: Leyte Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Marvin E. Thompson, Jr., Usn Release Status: Released to Public More

A U.S. Navy chock and chain crew give visual confirmation, to a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter pilot, that the chocks and chains are removed before lift off aboard the Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), during deck landing qualifications on Sep. 24, 2006. The HARPERS FERRY is currently embarked on its fall patrol.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Brian P. Biller (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

Representatives of Avondale Industries, Inc., and US Navy officials pose for a photograph at the keel laying ceremony for the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). They include, from left: C. Sprague, LSD 44/48 Prog. Mgr.'s Rep.: Emile Foret, Vice President, Ship Construction; Captain John C. Donohue, SSNO, Supervisor of Shipbuilding; Carey Agregaard, Asst. Prog. Mgr.; David Gordon, LSD (CV) Prog. Mgr.; R. Clark, Lead Production Engineer and P.O. Potter, Configuration Mgr.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana(LA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Pu More

A port bow view of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) on the waysat Avondale Shipyards prior to its christening and launching ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyard Division Release Status: Release More

Mrs. John R. Dailey prepares to break the traditional champagne bottle on the bow of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) during the vessel's christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas More

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) following its launch from the ways during the christening and launching ceremony at Avondale

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas More

Balloons are released as the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) is launched from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas More

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) as it sits on the ways prior to launching during its christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas More

Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the christening and launching ceremony of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49). Top row, l-4: R. Kiss, dep. asst. SECNAV: CAPT J. Donahue, III; E. Shoults; S. O'Keefe, SECNAV; GEN J. Dailey, USMC (Ret.); MGEN W. Eshelman, USMC; RADM G. Meinig, Jr., CO NAVSURWARCEN; N. Dailey; CDR P. Salsman, prospective CO; A. Bossier, Jr. Bottom row l-r: Mrs. J. Daniel Howard; Mrs. S. O'Keefe; Mrs. Lisa Bader; Mrs. J. Dailey, sponsor, and Mrs. T. Mohler, matron of honor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas More

A close-up view of the hull of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) on the ways prior to its christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas More

Mrs. John R. Dailey, ship's sponsor, speaks during the christening and launching ceremony of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) at Avondale Shipyards

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas More

A close-up view of the starboard quarter of the dock landing shp HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) on the ways prior to the ship's christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Division Release Status: Releas More

Aerial port beam view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Low oblique port bow view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Low oblique bow-on view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial stern-on view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial bow-on view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port side view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Low oblique starboard beam view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Low oblique stern-on view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Low oblique port quarter view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard side view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Low oblique starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Low oblique starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port bow view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Low oblique port beam view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial view of a section of the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek showing the dock landing ships USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) and USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-48) tied up at the piers

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: David Tilton Release Status: More

US Marine Corps SGT Steven Pipes of Co. A, 1ST Light Armored Reconnaissance, Camp Pendleton, California, in his armored reconnaissance vehicle, is poised to oppose any unfriendly forces with the 7.62 FN MAG machine gun during exercise RIMPAC '98. Off on the horizon can be seen the Whidbey Island class USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Base: Barking Sands, Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1( More

Jacob Hill, 9, uses a portable exothermal cutting unit to cut scrap metal onboard the U.S. Navy Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) during his visit at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Sept. 28, 2006. The boy was diagnosed in 1999 with a potentially terminal kidney disease. His mother said his only wish is to ride on the CARTER HALL, the ship his father had been stationed on as an original Plankowner. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Recruit Joshua Adam Nuzzo) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSR Joshua Adam Nuzzo, USN Release S More

Jacob Hill, 9, receives a guided tour from U.S. Navy ENSIGN Matt Milkowski onboard the Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) during his visit at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Sept. 28, 2006. The boy was diagnosed in 1999 with a potentially terminal kidney disease. His mother said his only wish is to ride on the CARTER HALL, the ship his father had been stationed on as an original Plankowner. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Recruit Joshua Adam Nuzzo) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSR Joshua Adam Nuzzo, USN Release S More

U.S. Navy GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Matt Younger holds Jacob Hill, 9, up to a .50 caliber machine gun at the bow of the Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Sept. 28, 2006. The boy was diagnosed in 1999 with a potentially terminal kidney disease. His mother said his only wish is to ride on the CARTER HALL, the ship his father had been stationed on as an original Plankowner. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Recruit Joshua Adam Nuzzo) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSR Joshua Adam Nuzzo, USN Release S More

Jacob Hill, 9, was made an honorary Plankowner by the crew of the U.S. Navy Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) during his visit at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Sept. 28, 2006. The boy was diagnosed in 1999 with a potentially terminal kidney disease. His mother said his only wish is to ride on the CARTER HALL, the ship his father had been stationed on as an original Plankowner. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Recruit Joshua Adam Nuzzo) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSR Joshua Adam Nuzzo, USN Release S More

Port bow view of the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) underway in the Arabian Sea at sunrise. The Harpers Ferry is one of three ships in the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group currently deployed to the Arabian Sea in support of Fifth Fleet operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Scott Richards, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A port bow view of the USS LABOON (DDG 58) moored to an unknown Dock Landing Ship of the Harpers Ferry Class, armed with a RIM-116 RAM (Rolling Airframe Missile) self-defense weapons system on its bow section

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret) Release Status: Release More

A RIM-116 RAM (Rolling Airframe Missile) self-defense weapon system, mounted directly below the ships bridge on the bow section of an unknown Dock Landing Ship of the Harpers Ferry Class

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret) Release Status: Release More

An artistic view showing the sunset off the coast of East Timor. The USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) is seen in the background and the setting sun silhouettes the image

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: East Timor (TMP) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joseph Tepas, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) HARPERS FERRY CLASS: Dock Landing Ship, USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD 52) showing a USN SH-60B Seahawk Lamps Mk III helicopter in flight, during operation ENDURING FREEDOM. An unidentified USN ANCHORAGE CLASS: Dock Landing Ship (LSD) is underway in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew P. Roufs, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Aerial view of US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to Amphibious Task Force-West (ATF-W) underway in the Gulf of Oman, transporting personnel, supplies, and equipment to Kuwait, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured are the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ships, USS BON HOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) and the USS BOXER (LHD 4); the USN Austin Class: Amphibious Transport Docks, USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8) and USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7); the USN Whidbey Island Class: Dock Landing Ship, USS COMSTOCK (LSD 45); the USN Anchorage Class: Dock Landing Ship, USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36); and the USN Harpers Ferry Class: Dock Landing Ship, USS PEARL HARBOR LSD 52); also the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aerial view of US Navy (USN) Ships assigned to Amphibious Task Force-West (ATF-W) underway in the Gulf of Oman, transporting per More