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United States Navy - Atlantic Fleet
United States Navy - Atlantic Fleet in harbour, including the Illinois-class battleships USS Alabama and USS Illinois, distinctive for having side-by side funnels. An observation ballon is inflated and picketed in the foreground. It is unclear where this was taken, though it could be in the Caribbean or South America. Alternatively it is possible this is a photo of the assembled Great White Fleet, which conducted a world tour in 1907, returning in 1909. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 21131041
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
Alabama Assembled Atlantic Ballon Battleships Caribbean Conducted Distinctive Foreground Funnels Illinois Including Inflated Observation Returning Unclear 1907
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a stunning nautical greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the United States Navy - Atlantic Fleet in harbor. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the majesty of the USS Alabama and USS Illinois battleships, with their distinctive side-by-side funnels. Perfect for naval enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the sea services, this high-quality greeting card is a thoughtful and unique way to express your sentiments. Order now and let the recipient feel the power and pride of the United States Navy right in their mailbox.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the United States Navy's Atlantic Fleet at anchor, showcasing the distinctive silhouettes of the Illinois-class battleships USS Alabama and USS Illinois. The pairing of side-by-side funnels is a unique feature of these impressive vessels, which were in service during the early 1900s. An observation balloon, inflated and picketed in the foreground, adds a sense of anticipation and exploration. The exact location of this scene remains uncertain, with possibilities ranging from the Caribbean to South America. An intriguing alternative explanation is that this photograph depicts the assembled Great White Fleet, which embarked on a historic world tour in 1907, returning in 1909. Regardless of the specifics, the image encapsulates the grandeur and might of the United States Navy during a pivotal moment in maritime history.
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