These candid snapshots, seemingly plucked from a forgotten scrapbook, offer a glimpse into the life of a sailor aboard the USS Henley in 1938. Through the lens of a fellow crew member, we see the mundane and the memorable – off-duty moments filled with camaraderie, shipboard routines captured in stark black and white, and perhaps even a shore leave adventure in some far-flung port. They are more than just photos; they are fragments of a personal narrative, painting a vivid picture of pre-war naval life and the world as seen from the deck of a destroyer. These images serve as a valuable historical document, a visual testament to the lives of the men who served on the high seas.