Jules James of Danville, Virginia was the first captain of the Philadelphia.
(1937-1939)
The following photos from the James family album were provided by
Robert Hall
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Captain Jules James, FDR, Naval Aide Captain Woodson at church services
![](2014-March/JJames2-family-in-stateroom-900.jpg)
Captain's stateroom, left to right:
Captain James with youngest daughter
Mabel, daughter Anne, daughter Eleanor J and wife Eleanor James (circa
1939)
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Map of the Philadelphia shakedown cruise
The Philadelphia in Havana Harbor