Two Images of the Armored Cruiser West Virginia

Identifier:

017013

Title:

Two Images of the Armored Cruiser West Virginia

Date:

1907

Description:

'Armored Cruiser West Virginia. This is one of the United States' fastest cruisers, commanded by Captain John B. Milton, in the armored cruiser fleer in the Pacific December 19th, 1907. This cruiser is the same type as the Colorado and the Maryland and has a phenomenal record of 22 1/2 knots an hour. It is considered one of the fastest grey hounds in this magnificent fleet of armored cruisers and should be there any war the West Virginia would give a good account of itself.'

Subjects:

Stereoscopic views., Cruisers (Warships), Boats.

Corporate Names:

West Virginia (Armored cruiser)

Acquisition Source:

Internet Vendor

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView