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Photo #: NH 41698

Homecoming of the "Great White Fleet"
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Hampton Roads, Virginia, 22 February 1909

Battleship firing salutes, during ceremonies welcoming the fleet home at the end of its World cruise.
This ship is either USS Mississippi (Battleship # 23) or USS Idaho (Battleship # 24), neither of which participated in the cruise around the World. Note that she wears the newly-introduced grey paint, and has been fitted with a "cage" mainmast.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 26 September 2008