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The Great White Fleet Instalment 71
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Posted: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 11:26 PM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates

On May the 6th the Fleet moved to the City's anchorage area. Admiral Evan's Fleet was joined by the USS Nebraska and Wisconsin proceeded from their anchorages to the anchorage grounds in San Francisco Harbour a map of the area is set out below:



The Fleet was joined by the Pacific fleet, Admiral Dayton's division of four cruisers, Admiral Sebree's division of four cruisers, and Admiral Swinburne's flagship the Charleston.

A picture of the Atlantic Fleet moving to the anchorage grounds on May 6th.



The Fleet Landing with view of battleships in the harbor after moving to the anchorage grounds.



Ships at anchorage showing the USS Alabama and one of the Pacific Fleet Cruisers.



The next instalment will cover an update in the Fleets Commander.

Regards


Sean
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