Photo #: NH 100754-KN (color)
World Cruise of the "Great White Fleet", 1907-1909
Temporary arch erected in Manila, The Philippines, welcoming
the U.S. Atlantic Fleet to that city, circa October 1908.
Color-tinted photograph, published on a postcard by H.H. Stratton, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Courtesy of Carter Rila, 1986.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 2401
Manila, Philippine Islands
Pasig River scene, as seen by the men of the "Great White
Fleet" during their visit to Manila, Philippine Islands
in 1908.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 2401
Manila, Philippine Islands
Pasig River scene, as seen by the men of the "Great White
Fleet" during their visit to Manila, Philippine Islands
in 1908.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 2397
Manila, Philippine Islands
Street scene in Manila, as seen by the men of the "Great
White Fleet" during their visit to the Philippines, 1908.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 2398
Manila, Philippine Islands
Magnificent cathedral bell tower, as seen by the men of the "Great White Fleet" during their visit to Manila, Philippine Islands in 1908.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 2399
Manila, Philippine Islands
Side view of the magnificent cathedral in Manila, as seen by
the men of the "Great White Fleet" during their visit
to the Philippine Islands in 1908.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 50484
USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18)
Crew members atop an eight-inch gun turret, after a target practice
run in Manila Bay, November 1908.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, Jr., 1928.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 1937
"Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909
Target screen used by USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18)
for battle practice in Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, November
1908.
Firing range was about 7500 yards, and 64 hits were scored.
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 106104
Rowing Launch Race
In Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, probably during the "Great White Fleet"'s visit to the Philippines, circa October 1908.
Cavite Navy Yard is in the right center distance.
Letter "C" on the bow of the nearer launch indicates
that it may belong to USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18).
Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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