Great American Fleet Heads to Pacific from Hampton Roads
The sixteen battleships sail from Hampton Roads toward San Francisco marking a historic voyage around South America. Rear Admiral Robley D Evang commands a grand fleet with colliers, repair ships and auxiliaries cruising from December to April, drawing global attention to industrial and commercial implications.
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Route of the fleet and distances for Pacific voyage
Six months of debate mark the proposed movement of warships led by Rear Admiral Evans. The voyage covers 115 sailing days with five port stops from Hampton Roads to San Francisco, including Trinidad Rio de Janeiro Punta Arenas Callao and Magdalena Bay. The fleet aims practice at sea and in gun drills with shore leave and possible Puget Sound calls before final anchorage in San Francisco Bay.
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Evens Leads Fleet of 15,000 in Pacific Transit
The article profiles Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans and his Pacific fleet of about 15,000 naval officers, seamen, and marines. It highlights Evans as a famed commander and notes Rear Admiral William H. Emory, distinguished by bravery and flair, including his lavish lifestyle.
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