wnp37.02554

U.S. Navy Monitor

January 1, 1905

Arkansas-class seagoing monitor anchored off waterfront south of Ferry Building. Tower and scow schooner visible in distance. (Crew's laundry drying on the forestay.)

Location

34 The Embarcadero, 94111

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: February 7, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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