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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 106069

"Physical culture"


Sailors perform calisthenics on a battleship's quarterdeck, during the "Great White Fleet" World cruise, circa 1907-1909.
In the background, a Virginia class battleship is pitching into a swell. She is either Nebraska (Battleship # 14), New Jersey (Battleship # 16) or Rhode Island (Battleship # 17).

Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 30 August 2008