US Sailors and Swedish Coastal Artillerymen - Stockholm
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US Sailors and Swedish Coastal Artillerymen - Stockholm
Two US battleships of the 2nd Division of the Atlantic Fleet, of USS Connecticut class. Namely USS Louisiana (BB-19), Kansas (BB-21) and/or the New Hampshire (BB-25). The photo is likely taken from the third of that class or from the flagship USS South Carolina, whilst in Stockholm harbour sometime in the first week of June 1911 and shows US sailors mingling with Royal Swedish Navy Coastal Artillery jacks as well as other sailors from that fleet with a sprinkling of Royal Swedish army troops from the garrison. Date: 1911
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Media ID 11580053
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a historic moment in international naval relations, as US Sailors from the 2nd Division of the Atlantic Fleet mingle with their Swedish counterparts during a visit to Stockholm harbor in the first week of June 1911. The US battleships USS Louisiana (BB-19), Kansas (BB-21), and New Hampshire (BB-25) of the Connecticut class are anchored in the harbor, with the third of that class or the flagship USS South Carolina likely taken the photograph. The scene is filled with a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect, as US sailors don their white uniforms adorned with red and gold anchor insignia, while Swedish Coastal Artillerymen, identified by their distinctive blue and white uniforms and jacks, engage in friendly conversation. Other Swedish sailors and troops from the local garrison, dressed in their uniforms from the Gota Kustartilleriet, also join in the festivities. This image offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the spirit of cooperation and diplomacy between two powerful naval forces during a time of peace. The photograph is a testament to the enduring bond between the United States and Sweden, as well as the shared history and traditions of their respective navies.
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