Photo #: NH 41652
Callao, Peru
Halftone reproduction of a decorative view of Callao harbor, with its lighthouse in the forground, published in a book of Peruvian scenes presented by the Government of Peru to each of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet's officers on the occasion of the "Great White Fleet"'s visit to Peru, 20-29 February 1908.
Portraits of the Fleet's four senior commanders are vignetted in the corners. They are, clockwise from upper left:
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, Commander in Chief, U;.S. Atlantic Fleet, and of the First Division of the First Squadron;
Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas, Commander of the Fleet's Second Squadron and its Third Division;
Rear Admiral (seen here as a Captain) William H. Emory, Commander of the Fleet's Second Division; and
Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry, Commander of the Fleet's Fourth Division.
A representation of Peru's coat of arms is featured in the picture's bottom center and a stylized version of the United States' eagle and shield emblem is at the top.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 41654
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise
Halftone reproduction of a panoramic photograph showing the U.S.
Atlantic Fleet entering Callao bay, Peru, in February 1908.
It was published in a book of Peruvian scenes presented by the
Government of Peru to each of the Fleet's officers, on the occasion
of their visit to Peru, 20-29 February 1908.
Eleven of the Fleet's battleships are visible in this view.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 41653
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise
Halftone reproduction of a panoramic photograph showing the U.S.
Atlantic Fleet anchored at Callao, Peru, in February 1908.
It was published in a book of Peruvian scenes presented by the
Government of Peru to each of the Fleet's officers, on the occasion
of their visit to Peru, 20-29 February 1908.
The Fleet's flagship, USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18)
is at right, surrounded by boats. At least ten other U.S. battleships
are visible in the distance. several U.S. Navy steam launches
are in the foreground.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 1571
USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18),
Flagship of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Rear
Admiral Robley D. Evans
Halftone reproduction of a photograph of the ship taken during
the fleet's visit to Callao, Peru, circa 20 February 1908.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 41655-KN (color)
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise
Inscription clipped from the presentation page of a book of Peruvian
scenes presented by the Government of Peru to each of the Atlantic
Fleet's officers during their call at Callao, Peru, 20-29 February
1908.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 106088
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise,
December 1907 - February 1909
Atlantic Fleet Sailors on liberty in Callao, Peru, February 1908.
Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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