Photo #: NH 106169-KN (color)
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909
Post card published by H.H. Stratton, Chattanooga, Tennessee,
depicting some of the Fleet's Sailors landing at San Diego, California,
on 14 April 1908. This was the Atlantic Fleet battleship's first
contact with American soil since leaving Hampton Roads, Virginia,
on 16 December 1907 to begin its voyage around South America.
The boat partially visible at left has a "V" on its
bow, and is presumably from USS Vermont (Battleship #
20).
Donation of Mrs. Ruth Mayfield, 1973.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 106170-KN (color)
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909
Post card published by H.H. Stratton, Chattanooga, Tennessee,
depicting the barbecue held for the Fleet's Sailors at Los Angeles,
California, during Fleet Week, 18-25 April 1908.
Donation of Mrs. Ruth Mayfield, 1973.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 67141
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise
December 1907 - February 1909
"Southern California Hospitality": halftone reproduction
of a photograph, showing a procession in a Southern California
community, in which "The men of the fleet were whirled through
welcoming crowds in automobiles". Taken during the Fleet's
West Coast visit, circa Spring or early Summer 1908.
Courtesy of Harry Howard, 1969.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 1115
Riverside, California
Officers of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and their ladies at Riverside,
while the Fleet was visiting the U.S. West Coast before continuing
its cruise around the World, circa Spring or early Summer 1908.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 106171-KN (color)
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909
Post card published by H.H. Stratton, Chattanooga, Tennessee,
depicting the Fleet's Sailors parading at the Flower Festival,
Santa Barbara, California on 28 April 1908.
Donation of Mrs. Ruth Mayfield, 1973.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 101486
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise,
December 1907 -- February 1909
Sailors parade with flower-decorated Krag-Jorgensen rifles at
Santa Barbara, California, during the Fleet's stay on the U.S.
West Coast, circa 25-30 April 1908.
Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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