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Photo # NH 106148:  Battleships of the Great White Fleet's Second Squadron saluting during their visit to Amoy, China, circa 30 October - 5 November 1908

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

World Cruise of the "Great White Fleet", December 1907 - February 1909
-- Visit to Amoy, China, October - November 1908


This page features views concerning the "Great White Fleet" Second Squadron's visit to Amoy, China in October and November 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 106148

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Battleships of the Second Squadron, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, saluting during their visit to Amoy, China, circa 30 October - 5 November 1908.
    The U.S. Ships are anchored in line of Divisions, with the Third Division closest to the camera. USS Louisiana, flagship of the Second Squadron and Third Division, is partially visible at the far right. Astern of her in the same line are USS Virginia (right center) and USS Missouri (left center).
    The Fourth Division is anchored just beyond the Third Division's line. USS Wisconsin, Fourth Division flagship, is toward the right (between Virginia and Louisiana). Astern of her (in no particular order) are USS Kearsarge and USS Kentucky.
    The four grey ships, in the most distant line, all appear to be Chinese cruisers.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 114KB; 900 x 690 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53143

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Senior officers of the Fleet's Second Squadron with their Chinese hosts, at Amoy, China, 1 November 1908.
    Among those in the front row are Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, Commander, Fourth Division (3rd from left), and Rear Admiral William H. Emory, Commander, Second Squadron and Third Division (4th from left). All others in the front row are Chinese dignitaries and officers.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 2121KB; 900 x 695 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 53142

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


    Officers of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet attend a banquet with Chinese officials, at Amoy, China, 1 November 1908.
    Among the guests are:
    Rear Admiral Willima H. Emory, USN;
    Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, USN;
    Imperial Manchu Prince Yu Lang; and
    Viceroy His Excellency Sung Shou.

    Photograph received from the American Consul at Amoy, China, 10 April 1926.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 173KB; 900 x 700 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106153

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Exterior grounds of the entertainment facility erected by the Chinese Government for use during the Fleet's visit to Amoy, China in late October and November 1908.
    The facility's gateway is on the right, with some of its thatch-roofed halls beyond. The harbor is visible at the left.
    Note the Chinese and United States flags flying over the gate structure.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 139KB; 900 x 665 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106149

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Gateway for the entertainment facility erected by the Chinese Government for use during the Fleet's visit to Amoy, China in late October and November 1908.
    This view looks inland, with the main pavilion visible in the center distance.
    Note the large "Welcome" sign in the middle of the gate structure, and its extensive decorations.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 140KB; 900 x 690 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106150

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Gateway for the entertainment facility erected by the Chinese Government for use during the Fleet's visit to Amoy, China in late October and November 1908.
    This view looks out from the facility's interior grounds, with the harbor visible in the distance.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 127KB; 900 x 690 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106151

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Main pavilion of the entertainment facility erected by the Chinese Government for use during the Fleet's visit to Amoy, China in late October and November 1908.
    Note the United States and Chinese flags flying over and in front of the pavilion.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 133KB; 900 x 685 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106152

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Main pavilion and interior grounds of the entertainment facility erected by the Chinese Government for use during the Fleet's visit to Amoy, China in late October and November 1908.
    Two of the facility's other halls are on either side of the main pavilion.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 187KB; 900 x 700 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106154

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Some of the entertainment facility halls erected by the Chinese Government for use during the Fleet's visit to Amoy, China in late October and November 1908.
    Note the thatch roofs and exterior wall mats of these buildings.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 143KB; 900 x 690 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 106155

    "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909


    Panoramic view (made from two separate photographs) of entertainment facility halls and grounds erected by the Chinese Government for use during the Fleet's visit to Amoy, China in late October and November 1908.
    Note the thatch roofs and exterior wall mats of all buildings except the main pavilion.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 320KB; 2000 x 740 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 81445

    His Excellency, Lian Nie-Kar


    Chairman of the Chinese Exposition Bazaar installed at Amoy, China, on the occasion of the visit there by the "Great White Fleet", October-November 1908.

    Courtesy of Mrs. Worth Sprunt, 1974, from the Collection of Rear Admiral B.F. Hutchison, USN.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 54KB; 510 x 765 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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