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On 17-21 February 1909, as the rest of the ships crossed the Atlantic en route home, they were rejoined by the Maine and several other warships, whose new-style grey paint contrasted with beautiful (but impractical) white and buff of the "Great White Fleet" battleships. The new arrivals included, in addition to Maine: battleships Mississippi, Idaho and New Hampshire; armored cruisers North Carolina and Montana; and scout cruisers Chester, Birmingham, and Salem. All of these ships had been completed 1n 1908.
This page features views of the senior commanders of the "Great White Fleet".
For further pictorial coverage of the "Great White Fleet":
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Photo #: NH 41652 Callao, Peru Halftone reproduction of a decorative view of Callao harbor, with its lighthouse in the forground, published in a book of Peruvian scenes presented by the Government of Peru to each of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet's officers on the occasion of the "Great White Fleet"'s visit to Peru, 20-29 February 1908. Portraits of the Fleet's four senior commanders are vignetted in the corners. They are, clockwise from upper left: A representation of Peru's coat of arms is featured in the picture's bottom center and a stylized version of the United States' eagle and shield emblem is at the top. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 195KB; 900 x 810 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 91418 "Great White Fleet" World Cruise, 1907-1909 U.S. Atlantic Fleet's Senior Officers and their Flag Lieutenants on the occasion of their visit to the Governor-General of Australia. Taken by the Vice-Regal Photographers. Those present are, seated, left to right: Standing, left to right: Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 119KB; 900 x 645 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 106140 Atlantic Fleet Commanders Halftone reproduction of a photograph by H.R. Jackson, showing the Fleet's senior commanders on board ship, circa late 1908 or early 1909, during or shortly after the "Great White Fleet"'s World cruise. Those present are, from left to right: Rear Admiral William P. Potter, Commander, Fourth Division; Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, Commander, Third Division; Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry, Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and First Division; Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright, Commander, Second Division. Copied from "Pictorial Log of the Battle Fleet Cruise Around the World", by Chief Turret Captain Roman J. Miller (A.C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1909). Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 98KB; 635 x 675 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 106143 Atlantic Fleet Senior Commanders, Staff Officers and Ship Commanding Officers Halftone reproduction of a photograph by H.R. Jackson, showing the officers on board ship, circa early 1909, during or shortly after the "Great White Fleet"'s World cruise. The admirals seated in the middle of the front row are, from left-center to right-center: Rear Admiral William P. Potter, Commander, Fourth Division; Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, Commander, Third Division; Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry, Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and First Division; Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright, Commander, Second Division. Copied from "Pictorial Log of the Battle Fleet Cruise Around the World", by Chief Turret Captain Roman J. Miller (A.C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1909). Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 137KB; 900 x 700 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 59552 World Cruise of the "Great White Fleet", 1907-1909 Commanding officers of most of the fleet's ships, photographed in 1908. Those present are identified in Photo # NH 59552 (Complete Caption). Donation of Captain Donald I. Thomas, USN(Retired), 1971. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 128KB; 900 x 735 pixels |
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Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans was the Atlantic Fleet's Commander in Chief during the first leg of its World cruise. He suffered from ill health during much of this time, and was replaced upon the Fleet's arrival in California waters.
Rear Admiral William H. Emory commanded the Atlantic Fleet's Second and Third Divisions during much of the World cruise.
Photo #: NH 74071-A Rear Admiral William Hensley Emory, USN, Commander, Second Division, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Portrait photograph, 1907. See Photo # NH 74071 for the full image of the original print and mat, featuring a September 1907 inscription from RAdm. Emory to Admiral George Dewey. At that time, RAdm. Emory flew his flag in USS Georgia (Battleship # 15). U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 78KB; 540 x 765 pixels |
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Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas commanded the Atlantic Fleet's Third Division during the World cruise's first leg. He briefly commanded the entire Fleet after its arrival in California waters and died suddenly soon after transferring the fleet command to Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry.
Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry commanded the Atlantic Fleet's Fourth Division during the World cruise's first leg. After the Fleet's arrival in California waters he took command of the entire fleet, and led it during the remainder of its World cruise.
Photo #: NH 44851-A Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry, USN, Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Portrait photograph, taken at Tokyo by Mitsukoshi & Co. in October 1908, during the "Great White Fleet"'s visit to Japan. See Photo # NH 44851 for a wider version of this image, showing its inscriptions. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 74KB; 565 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 44854 Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry, USN, Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (center) At Yokohama in October 1908, during the "Great White Fleet"'s visit to Japan. Also present are an unidentified diplomat (left) and Lieutenant Daniel W. Wurtsbaugh, USN, Flag Lieutenant to RAdm. Sperry (right). Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, Jr., 1928. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 121KB; 900 x 705 pixels |
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Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright commanded the Atlantic Fleet's Second Division during the last part of the World cruise.
Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder commanded the Atlantic Fleet's Fourth and Third Divisions during much of the World cruise.
Photo #: 19-N-13129 Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, USN Portrait photograph, taken circa 1908-1911. Photograph from the Bureau of Ships Collection in the U.S. National Archives. Online Image: 80KB; 500 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Rear Admiral William P. Potter commanded the Atlantic Fleet's Fourth Division during the World cruise's final months.
For further pictorial coverage of the "Great White Fleet":
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions. |
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