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 106201
USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18)
Crew members with some of their mascots, during the World cruise
of the "Great White Fleet", circa 1908.
Among the animals present are birds, a pig, a bear cub, a monkey,
goats, dogs and cats.
The original image is printed on post card ("AZO")
stock.
Donation of Mrs. Ruth Mayfield, 1973.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 92KB; 740 x 500 pixels
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