The Fleet arrived in San Franciso harbour through the Golden Gate with great ceremony. The review of the Secretary of the Navy included Admiral Dewey on a separate ship watching the Fleet pass. This group of photographs show the Fleet going to anchor and Admiral Dewey's ship. They were photographed by a private citizen probably from one of the many tourist boats.
Admiral Deweys ship
Admiral Deweys escort
Admiral Dewey entering the harbour
Admiral Dewey leading the Fleet
Two pictures showing the Fleet at anchor
A view of the harbour
While the Fleet lay at anchor in the harbour, many changes occurred including the command of the Fleet, beginning with the lowering of Admiral Evans' flag from the USS Connecticut on May 9th.
Here is a picture of the Fleet Launches arriving to disembark sailors on May 6th, 1908.
Here is a picture of the sailors arriving at the docks.
The next instalment will cover the anchorage for the Fleet.
Regards
Sean
