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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