DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
805 KIDDER BREESE SE -- WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 56551
USS Boston (1887-1946)
Two prints showing the cruiser's landing force drilling in riot
tactics, in a "square" fighting formation, and in column
of fours marching formation, 1888.
Probably taken at the New York Navy Yard.
Note these Sailors rifles, bayonets and military field gear.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 196KB; 690 x 640 pixels
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