Photo #: NH 101483
Straits of Magellan, Chile
U.S. Atlantic Fleet battleships entering the straits en route
to the Pacific, circa 7-8 February 1908, during the World cruise
of the "Great White Fleet".
Photographed from the afterdeck of USS Georgia (Battleship
# 15). Note her quarterdeck whaleboat, on davits in left center,
and "dotter" gunnery practice aiming device at right.
Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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