The American Fleet in Australia "The Great White Fleet" 35 stereocards Aug 1908

Description: The American Fleet in Australia. Stereocards in nice "The Rose Stereographs" box: a collection of the cards created by the Rose Stereograph Company on the occasion of the visit to Australia of the American Fleet, (35 vintage silver gelatin photographs in stereocard format, all different). RARE TO GET SO MANY CARDS ON SUCH A THEME TOGETHER IN BOX. This collection comprises stereo views by The Rose Stereograph Company, and show the American fleet in Melbourne and Victorian waters, as well as Sydney and the harbour, and the celebrations that accompanied their visit. List of cards below. The "Great White Fleet" received its nickname from the ships’ hulls which were painted white, "the Navy’s peacetime colour scheme.” The fleet visited Australia in August 1908 at the invitation of Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, who ignored Britain’s concerns and overlooked protocol by making his initial request “directly to American diplomats rather than through imperial authorities.” Over half a million Australians turned out to watch the arrival of the United States Navy’s “Great White Fleet.”Ref: Australian Navy; SLNSW; Wiki. Very good condition for their age - photographs form part of the description please study them carefully. **Please note the reflections in the photos are of the phone camera" There is a slight curve to these stereocards as is normal with these photographs. If the postage is ever less than the stated I will always refund the difference. 12,801. The American Fleet in Australia. An enormous crowd watching the review. Centennial Park, Sydney.12,804. The American Fleet in Australia. On board U.S.S. Louisiana, and a fine view of three battleships.12,815. The American Fleet in Australia. Three fine U.S. battleships in Sydney Harbour, viewed from Cremorne Heights.12,817. The American Fleet in Australia. The two 12-in guns, 'Ben' and 'Jim', on the U.S. battleship Louisiana.12,818. The American Fleet in Australia. A stern view of the splendid U.S. battleship Kansas.12,823. The American Fleet in Australia. The arrival of Rear-Admiral Sperry at the Review, Sydney.12,826. The American Fleet in Australia. Inside Port Phillip Heads, en route to Hobson's Bay, Victoria.12,829. The American Fleet in Australia. Steaming up Port Phillip Bay, in the direction of Port Melbourne.12,834. The American Fleet in Australia. Rear-Admiral Sperry at St Kilda Pier. Inspection of Naval Brigade.12,835. The American Fleet in Australia. Sydney Harbour. A view from the Heights overlooking Neutral Bay.12,836. The American Fleet in Australia. The landing of Rear-Admiral Sperry at Man-of-War Steps, Sydney.12,838. The American Fleet in Australia. Rear-Admiral Sperry's departure from St Kilda after the Reception.12,841. The American Fleet in Australia. The Automobile Club of Victoria entertain 100 Officers Gracedale House.12,842. The American Fleet in Australia. Procession in Sydney. The Adrmiral's Carriage turning out of Martin Place.12,847. The American Fleet in Australia. Marines at the Military Review held on the Flemington Racecourse, Vic.12,852. The American Fleet in Australia. Children's Flag Drill, Public Scools' Demonstration, Sydney.12,858. The American Fleet in Australia. The U.S. turret battleship Vermont, in Sydney Harbour.12,864. The American Fleet in Australia. From Kirribilli Point, Sydney. At anchor, the Connecticut in front.12,871. The American Fleet in Australia. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. Sailors leaving after the service.12,874. The American Fleet in Australia. The broadside guns of the U.S.S. Wisconsin, Sydney Harbour.12,877. The American Fleet in Australia. Admiral Sperry (behind the nearest officers) at the Flemington Review.12,878. The American Fleet in Australia. Military Review, Flemington. The Admiral, The Governor, The Prime Minister, & co.,12,879. The American Fleet in Australia. Arrival of the Prime Minister and Governor at the Flemington Review.12,882. The American Fleet in Australia. The Australian Light Horse at the Military Review, Flemington.12,883. The American Fleet in Australia. The Cadets in their March Past, Military Review, Flemington.12,885. The American Fleet in Australia. The Men leaving Port Melbourne Pier, marching citywards.12,887. The American Fleet in Australia. March through the City of Melbourne. Marines passing Parliament House.12,888. The American Fleet in Australia. The United States Sailors Marching through the City of Melbourne.12,889. The American Fleet in Australia. The March up Swanston St., Melbourne. The city is in gay attire.12,891. The American Fleet in Australia. Australian Cadets passing Town Hall in the March through Melbourne.12,892. The American Fleet in Australia. State Schools Demonstration, Exhibition Oval, Melbourne. The Maypole Dance.12,893. The American Fleet in Australia. The U.S.S. Kearsarge and Kentucky, and a fine view of Sydney.12,895. The American Fleet in Australia. Admiral Sperry leaving Prince's Bridge, Melbourne, for the Exhibition.12,896. The American Fleet in Australia. Marines Marching through Martin Place, Sydney. A brilliant spectacle.12,899. The American Fleet in Australia. Admiral Sperry and his Men at the Official Reception, Exhibition, Melbourne.

Price: 550 AUD

Location: St Kilda East, VIC

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