28-46-AWW Over 100 years ago, Lt. William Fox captured a striking image of the transport "Mercury" departing Newport News, VA during World War I. The photo unveils an embarkation scene, displaying the vessel leaving its pier en route to the unknown journey overseas. Officially issued, it represents a moment frozen in time.

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