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Photo # NH 100754-KN:  Arch welcoming the Great White Fleet to Manila, Philippine Islands, circa October 1908

Online Library of Selected Images:
-- EVENTS -- The 1900s

World Cruise of the "Great White Fleet", December 1907 - February 1909
-- Visits to Manila and Manila Bay, October - December 1908


This page features views concerning the "Great White Fleet"'s visits to Manila and Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, in October - December 1908.

For further pictorial coverage of the "Great White Fleet":

  • World Cruise of the "Great White Fleet", December 1907 - February 1909 -- Overview and Special Image Selection.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 100754-KN (color)

    World Cruise of the "Great White Fleet", 1907-1909

    Temporary arch erected in Manila, The Philippines, welcoming the U.S. Atlantic Fleet to that city, circa October 1908.
    Color-tinted photograph, published on a postcard by H.H. Stratton, Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Courtesy of Carter Rila, 1986.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 109KB; 740 x 505 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 2401

    Manila, Philippine Islands


    Pasig River scene, as seen by the men of the "Great White Fleet" during their visit to Manila, Philippine Islands in 1908.

    Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 61KB; 740 x 455 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 2401

    Manila, Philippine Islands


    Pasig River scene, as seen by the men of the "Great White Fleet" during their visit to Manila, Philippine Islands in 1908.

    Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 61KB; 740 x 455 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 2397

    Manila, Philippine Islands


    Street scene in Manila, as seen by the men of the "Great White Fleet" during their visit to the Philippines, 1908.

    Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 78KB; 740 x 445 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 2398

    Manila, Philippine Islands


    Magnificent cathedral bell tower, as seen by the men of the "Great White Fleet" during their visit to Manila, Philippine Islands in 1908.

    Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 80KB; 570 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 2399

    Manila, Philippine Islands


    Side view of the magnificent cathedral in Manila, as seen by the men of the "Great White Fleet" during their visit to the Philippine Islands in 1908.

    Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 95KB; 535 x 765 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 50484

    USS Connecticut
    (Battleship # 18)

    Crew members atop an eight-inch gun turret, after a target practice run in Manila Bay, November 1908.

    Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, Jr., 1928.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 74KB; 540 x 415 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 1937

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Target screen used by USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18) for battle practice in Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, November 1908.
    Firing range was about 7500 yards, and 64 hits were scored.

    Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 79KB; 900 x 545 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106104

    Rowing Launch Race


    In Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, probably during the "Great White Fleet"'s visit to the Philippines, circa October 1908.
    Cavite Navy Yard is in the right center distance.
    Letter "C" on the bow of the nearer launch indicates that it may belong to USS Connecticut (Battleship # 18).

    Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 72KB; 740 x 465 pixels

     


    For further pictorial coverage of the "Great White Fleet":

  • World Cruise of the "Great White Fleet", December 1907 - February 1909 -- Overview and Special Image Selection.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.


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