Papers, 1903-1907.

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Papers, 1903-1907.

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Cruise book of the USS Brooklyn, 1903-1905, to Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and South America, with daily entries on the weather, drills, general quarters and port visits. Several pages are devoted to the return of the body of John Paul Jones to the United States. Tipped in are squadron bulletins, news clippings, programs, and invitations; photographs of Tourtellotte and sailors and USS Brooklyn; pamphlet entitled Cruise of the Brooklyn, 1904; book entitled F.H. Thomson' John Paul Jones Last Cruise and Final Resting Place, The United States Naval Academy, 1906; honorable discharge, 1907.

1 linear ft.; 10.5 x 2.5 x 15 in.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8129955

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Brooklyn (Armored cruiser)

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Hartford (Ship)

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USS Hartford, a sloop-of-war, was first commissioned in 1859. She was a part of the East India Squadron, was David Farragut's flagship during the Civil War, and was Stephen B. Luce's flagship as part of the Pacific Squadron. She was decommissioned in 1926. From the description of [Watch, quarter and station bills of USS Hartford.] (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 17939597 ...

Sigsbee, Charles D. (Charles Dwight), 1845-1923

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Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 – July 13, 1923) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. In his earlier career he was a pioneering oceanographer and hydrographer. He is best remembered as the captain of USS Maine, which exploded in Havana harbor, Cuba, in 1898. The explosion set off the events that led up to the start of the Spanish–American War....

Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792

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Naval hero of the United States Revolutionary War and founder of the United States Navy. From the description of Typescript, [19--]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58758919 John Paul Jones, American naval officer. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy in 1775, and captain in 1776. In 1778 he began rading the English coast; a year later he commanded the Bon Homme Richard in its victory over the Serapis. After the Revolution, he went t...

Tourtellotte, Howard.

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Howard Tourtellotte was a seaman 2nd class in the U.S. Navy. He was discharged in 1907. From the description of Papers, 1903-1907. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 754805255 ...