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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 1779

"Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


Scene at Colombo, Ceylon, during the Fleet's visit there in December 1908.
Note rickshaws awaiting customers at left and the welcoming gateway in the background.

Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 23 September 2008