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NH 101483 Straits of Magellan, Chile

Photo #: NH 101483 Straits of Magellan, Chile
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Description: 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.
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