Atlantic Fleet Arrives in Seattle Bay in Spectacular Form
The Pacific coast hosts a grand arrival as the Atlantic Fleet led by Admiral Sperry and the flagship Connecticut sails into Elliott Bay. Thousands line hills and shores to witness the four miles of steel ships, banners, and cheering crowds.
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Elliott Bay
Seattle
Connecticut
Charles Stillman Sperry
West Point
Jess
Pacific
West Shittle
Vashon Island
Warships And Their Commanders In New York Harbor
Rear Admiral W H Ry commands the Atlantic battleship fleet anchored in the harbor with Captains Schroeder Wainwright and others directing divisions. Ships listed include Connecticut Osterhaus Kansas Vreeland and more with hospital ship Relief under Surgeon C F Stokes. Excursion boats parade crowds lining Magnolia Bluff and nearby shores as ships approach Sound.
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G. 8. Sperry
Harber
W. H. Ry
8. Schroeder
Capt. R. Wainwright
Connecticut
H. Osterhaus
Kansas
C. BE. Vreeland
V. I
W. P. Potter
Madheoa
Colo
C. W. Bartlett
Missouri
G. A. Merriam
Ilinois
J. M. Bowyer
Kearsarge
H. Hutchins
Relief
C. F. Stokes
Magnolia Bluff
Invasive Armada Arrives as Great Fleet Reaches Bay
Crowds line the shore to greet Rear Admiral Sperry and the Connecticut as battleships pass the bay. Sailors climb rigging. Mayor Miller welcomes the fleet with the golden key. Excursion boats ply the harbor while crowds swarm the waterfront and hillsides.
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Smiths Cove Waterway
Seattle
Water Front
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Atlantic Fleet Ee
Seattles
Sperry
Queen City
Stuart Costello
Biue
Mayor Miller
W. T. Burwell
Golden Key
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