English: U.S. Atlantic Fleet battleships entering the straits en route to the Pacific, circa 7-8 February 1908, during the World cruise of the Great White Fleet. Photographed from the afterdeck of USS Georgia (Battleship # 15). Note her quarterdeck whaleboat, on davits in left center, and dotter gunnery practice aiming device at right. Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Depicted place
Straits of Magellan, Chile
Date
between circa 7 February 1908 and circa 8 February 1908
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U.S. Atlantic Fleet battleships entering the straits en route to the Pacific, circa 7-8 February 1908, during the World cruise of the Great White Fleet. Photographed from the afterdeck of USS Georgia (Battleship # 15). Note her quarterdeck whaleboat, on davits in left center, and dotter gunnery practice aiming device at right. Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.