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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 56548

USS Boston
(1887-1946)

Enlisted men of the Starboard Watch posed at the forward starboard corner of the superstructure, 1888.
Note lanyards worn by most of these men, 1-pounder gun in upper left, spar lashed to the foremast shrouds, Gatling machine gun in upper right center, and armored conning tower viewing ports in upper right.
Man in the front row, right center, is holding a kitten.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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30 January 2003