Photo #: NH 42296
USS Vandalia (1876-1889)
Ship's Marines and Sailors at quarters on the gun deck during
the summer of 1886, while she was preparing for service on the
Pacific Station.
Photographed while Vandalia was in Dry Dock # 1 at the
New York Navy Yard, with Building # 20 in the background. View
looks forward from the quarterdeck.
Note white tropical trousers and pith helmets worn by officers
and Marines; and Marine musicians at left with bugles and a drum.
Photographer was probably E.H. Hart, 1162 Broadway, New York
City.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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