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Photo #: NH 41671

"Great White Fleet" World Cruise


The Fleet's battleships steam into Hampton Roads, Virginia, upon their return to the United States at the conclusion of their voyage around the World, 22 February 1909.
The lead ship is USS Connecticut, the Fleet's flagship. She appears to be firing salutes.
Note the six-masted schooner in the right distance.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 8 September 2008