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attacked an enemy submersible but failed to sink the German submarine. Later information indicated that the enemy, probably aware of the approach of the first American expeditionary forces, had dispatched a pair of submarines to lie in wait for it. The attack, conducted under "ideal" conditions, was,
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to that port. Meanwhile, Sam took refuge in the French legation where he hoped that diplomatic immunity would prevail. The mobs of angry Haitians, however, were not concerned with such international niceties; they invaded the legation at 10:30 on 28 July 1915, forcibly removed former President Sam,
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embarked a detachment of additional Marines on 27 May, took on stores; and set out that day for Key West. There, she awaited further orders from 30 May – 10 June, while President Taft concentrated a strong naval force there to prepare for possible action which might be required by internal problems
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who would win fame as a famous submariner and author, stayed in port there until the 26th investigating "political conditions" before she shifted to the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, on 27 January. There, she again observed local political conditions in the wake of General Sam's takeover of the
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departed Port-au-Prince on 31 January 1916 and arrived at Guantánamo the following day. There, she transferred passengers and stores to other ships of the Fleet and later transferred a company of Marines to Norfolk soon after her arrival in Hampton Roads on 5 February. The armored cruiser steamed
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s helm jammed; and she sheered out of formation sharply, sounding her whistle to warn the other vessels. A few minutes later, the ship was brought back on course. Soon lookouts noted a white streak in the water 50 yd (46 m) ahead of the vessel, crossing from starboard to port at right
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returned to Puerto Plata on 9 July and remained there into the autumn, keeping a vigil to protect American lives and property and standing by to land her landing force if the situation required it. That August, Captain Eberle's attempts to bring about a conference finally bore fruit. The United
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accordingly departed Key West on 10 June and arrived at Havana later that day. She remained there on "duty in connection with the Cuban rebellion" until 1 July, when she shifted to Guantánamo. The rebellion on the island was put down by the Cuban Government, resulting in the withdrawal of the
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and were successfully holding Puerto Plata. Government forces, laying siege to that port and shelling the insurgents, clearly endangered the lives of the neutral citizens still living in the city. Captain Eberle objected to the bombardment and warned President Valdés repeatedly.
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fortunately for the Americans, unsuccessful. Admiral Gleaves, in his report to the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet, on 12 July, reported unequivocally: "their failure to score hits was probably due to the attack being precipitated by the fortuitous circumstances of the
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into July. In the meantime, the situation in the Dominican Republic had worsened when government shellings of rebel positions in Puerto Plata resulted in an inevitable "incident". On 26 June, a stray shell killed an English woman in Puerto Plata causing the gunboat
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off Progreso on 26–27 June, the armored cruiser sailed for Guantánamo where she coaled and took on water on 30 June. She sailed the same day for Cap-Haïtien, as all reports from the American minister there indicated that yet another crisis was brewing.
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sailed via President Roads, Massachusetts (where she took on ammunition on 11 January), for Hampton Roads, arriving there on 14 January. After a five-day visit, during which she took on stores and provisions and an expeditionary force of Marines,
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arrived at Port-au-Prince that day. Upon reviewing the situation, Admiral Caperton acted quickly. He ordered marines and a landing force ashore from his flagship to protect not only American interests but those of other foreign nations as well.
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on 20 March and remained there into the summer, conducting trials and exercises with the 5th Division. She then returned northward and stopped at Hampton Roads from 21–24 June before pushing on to New York, where she arrived on the 25th.
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for the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet, while she was at the Philadelphia Navy Yard from 19 April – 3 May. The warship subsequently paused at New York from 9–12 May and at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for an inspection by the
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left Santo Domingo on 20 November; but, later that month, continued high feelings over the closely contested election resulted in further unrest – unrest met by the dispatch of additional Marines to Santo Domingo. For
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on 3 June. After a cruise along the east coast, the ship arrived at New York on 29 August to assume duties as the receiving ship at that port. On 1 July 1931, the ship's classification was changed to "unclassified."
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s peacetime duties as flagship for the Destroyer Force were short. On 6 April 1917, the United States, after attempting to remain neutral despite repeated incidents on the high seas, finally entered World War I.
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Both sides ultimately accepted the American suggestions which provided for the establishment of a constitutional government and the institution of elections under United States "observation."
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was chosen to "show the flag" in those troubled waters. She departed Key West on 4 May and arrived at the beleaguered city of Puerto Plata on 6 May to protect American interests, joining the
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served as a floating barracks – a "clearance house for personnel" — at New York into the 1940s. Ships and stations transferred men to her for attending various schools in the
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held there from 10–15 October and then resumed her reserve status at Portsmouth on 17 October. Shifted subsequently from Portsmouth to the New York Navy Yard, via
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Unfortunately, the attempt failed, and the fighting continued. The insurgents were aided by a recent large consignment of guns and ammunition smuggled across the
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subsequently returned home to Hampton Roads in company with her sister ship and went into drydock at the Norfolk Navy Yard three days before Christmas of 1911.
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departed Puerto Plata on 6 June with the conflict between the insurgents and the government of President Valdes still unresolved. Her place had been taken by
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operated on comparatively uneventful escort duties for the remainder of World War I, completing her ninth round-trip voyage at New York on 27 October 1918.
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American Steel Navy: A Photographic History of the U.S. Navy from the Introduction of the Steel Hull in 1883 to the Cruise of the Great White Fleet.
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to shift to a berth in the inner harbor and shell one of President Valdes' batteries, silencing it with a few well placed shots. During early July,
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Once again there was unrest in the Dominican Republic. A revolution in the northern province of Santiago, against the rule of Provisional President
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on 29 February; and began an overhaul in the navy yard there which lasted until the end of March. Then, on 31 March, she was placed in reserve.
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The cruiser then participated in a search problem out of Newport, R.I. from 9–18 November before she sailed for the West Indies in company with
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subsequently operated both in company with the Fleet and on independent tactical exercises out of Magdalena Bay into March, operating also off
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arrived at Cap-Haïtien on 23 January, a week after General Sam's troops had invested it. The armored cruiser, flying the flag of Rear Admiral
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sailed to Hampton Roads, where she discharged her marines and equipment and went into "first reserve" at the Portsmouth Navy Yard on 9 July.
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The armored cruiser operated off the northeastern seaboard through the summer, holding exercises and maneuvers in areas ranging from
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on 8 December, arrived at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on the 11th, and remained there undergoing repairs into the spring of 1907.
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at the time, awoke and was on the bridge in time to see the armored cruiser's gun crews manning their weapons and the transport
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After returning to the Fleet and participating in maneuvers in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, in late January and early February 1912,
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In the late spring and early summer, a rebellion on that Caribbean island occasioned a show of force by the United States.
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of New York City, the former flagship of the United States Fleet and receiving ship at New York was subsequently scrapped.
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steamed back to the Norfolk Navy Yard where, between 13 and 19 February, she underwent special preparations to embark the
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before heading across the Atlantic on the 14th, bound for European waters. The sister ships visited the French ports of
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on 11 April and arrived at Hampton Roads the next day. She remained there into May participating in festivities of the
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arrived at New York on 3 June to be fitted out at the New York Navy Yard for war service. She sailed on 14 June as an
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remained at Port-au-Prince into the winter. During that time, the United States effectively ran Haiti. On 12 August,
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from 20 December 1910 – 2 January 1911. The armored cruiser subsequently underwent another period of repairs at the
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conducted sub-caliber practices, observed political conditions, and conducted torpedo practices off the ports of
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and Bremerton on 3 March. She then returned to Bremerton where she commenced a period of repairs on 21 March.
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s helm jamming and the sounding of her whistle, leading the enemy to suppose he had been discovered."
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had been ordered to Dominican waters, but a further show of force seemed to be in order. Accordingly,
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awaited further developments at Cap-Haïtien, events in Port-au-Prince deteriorated, moving American
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from France until 5 July 1919. Later, after all of her special troop fittings had been removed,
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was elected president; and his government was recognized by the United States on 17 September.
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before heading south with stores and material for delivery to the 5th Division of the Fleet in
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operated off the west coast into 1909 before she made preparations to sail in company with the
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in command. Later that spring, the armored cruiser took aboard drafts of men from Norfolk and
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Following an overhaul at the Portsmouth Navy Yard from 12 December 1914 – 11 January 1915,
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s next area of operations was the Tidewater area of Virginia, especially Hampton Roads and
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border that had given them new blood. The revolutionaries soon recaptured the key city of
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from 23 June – 25 July, before returning to Tompkinsville in August to run speed trials.
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On 17 February 1941, the erstwhile armored cruiser was again reclassified, this time as
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killed and dismembered him, and paraded portions of his body on poles around the city.
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next operated off the west coast into the autumn of 1910, holding target practices off
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coaled ship and took on stores at Guantánamo Bay from 7–10 June before she sailed for
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remained inactive until 8 October, when she sailed for New York to participate in the
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from 19–21 July; acted as a reference ship for torpedo practice off Sandwich Island,
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on 12 September at her namesake city – Seattle – the armored cruiser shifted to the
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from 10–23 September. She then resumed her voyage around South America, touching at
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Two revolutions had rocked Haiti in 1914; a third, in January 1915, led by General
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where she was placed in "reduced commission". While in that inactive status,
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on 9 November 1916—in order that her original name might be used for the new
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The armored cruiser was placed in commission again on 23 April 1914, Captain
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on 30 April and 2 May; touched at Key West, and proceeded to Santo Domingo.
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Following those trials and a period of yard work at the New York Navy Yard,
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4 × 10 in (250 mm)/40 caliber Mark 3 breech-loading rifles (2×2)
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where she embarked the Secretary on 23 February. In the ensuing weeks,
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12 × 3 in (76 mm)/50 caliber anti-aircraft guns (in reserve)
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Sieche, Erwin F. (1990). "Austria-Hungary's Last Visit to the USA".
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in Washington. She was among the units of the Fleet reviewed by the
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Placed in full commission again on 1 March 1923, Captain George
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was fitted out there until 1 November when she got underway for
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Davis to send a telegram on 27 July to the Secretary of State,
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government before sailing, via Guantánamo, for Mexican waters.
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American naval and marine representation there. Accordingly,
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again fired her guns in anger when stray shots hit the ship.
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on 2 November to prepare for target practice with the Fleet.
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U.S. Armored Cruisers: A Design and Operational History.
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set sail for the Pacific Station, again in company with
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was among the ships of the Fleet reviewed by President
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Subsequently returning to the Atlantic in June 1927,
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sailed for the west coast to join the Pacific Fleet.
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In accordance with that message, the Navy dispatched
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departed Hampton Roads on 11 June and proceeded via
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4 × 21 in (530 mm) submerged torpedo tubes
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10 in (250 mm) turret during gun practice
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US Naval Department. 1 July 1935. p. 231 1348:, had been quelled; but one in the province of 1220:and his guests to such ports as Colón, Panama; 683:, launched on 18 March 1905, sponsored by Miss 1945:. US Naval Department. 1 July 1921. p. 50 887:in time to fire target practices with them at 2248: 2136:U.S. Cruisers: An Illustrated Design History. 2262: 675:. She was laid down on 23 September 1903 at 484:(47 mm (1.9 in)) Driggs-Schroeder 425:(41.24 km/h; 25.63 mph) (Speed on 305:15,712 long tons (15,964 t) (full load) 2103:Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships 1192:Naval reserve sailors disembarking the USS 762:on 26 November. She headed back toward the 2364:List of cruisers of the United States Navy 2255: 2241: 1050:, and took part in the observances of the 540:3 in (76 mm) (forward & aft) 2400:World War I cruisers of the United States 1943:"Ships' Data, U. S. Naval Vessels, 1921-" 1729:After the armistice of 11 November 1918, 1690:s course. Admiral Gleaves, asleep in the 1267:The high point of the spring of 1912 for 1058:and Punta Arenas, Chile; Rio de Janeiro; 468:6 in (150 mm)/50 caliber Mark 8 2097:This article incorporates text from the 2066: 2064: 2062: 2060: 2058: 2056: 2054: 2052: 2050: 2048: 2046: 2044: 2042: 2040: 2038: 2036: 2034: 2032: 2030: 2028: 2026: 2024: 2022: 2020: 2018: 2016: 2014: 2012: 2010: 2008: 2006: 2004: 2002: 1832: 1675:Shortly before the convoy was attacked, 1571: 1565:north, via New York and Boston; reached 1187: 1110: 19:For other ships with the same name, see 2000: 1998: 1996: 1994: 1992: 1990: 1988: 1986: 1984: 1982: 1630:to European waters and as flagship for 955:at San Francisco between 6 and 17 May. 537:–4 in (38–102 mm) (amidships) 2377: 2181: 1145:as that ship fired at the target hulk 590:2 × 3 in (76 mm)/50 caliber 317:504 ft 5 in (153.75 m) 2236: 63: 2165:Jane's Fighting Ships of World War I 1979: 1560:Ending that lengthy in-port period, 1470:sailed for the Caribbean once more. 1016:made port back at San Francisco via 1004:), China, from 14–30 December 1909, 2216:(ACR-11) at NavSource Naval History 1724: 780:which commemorated the founding of 13: 1965:"Ships' Data, U. S. Naval Vessels" 1921:"Ships' Data, U. S. Naval Vessels" 1801:passed in review before President 730:which was then carrying President 712: 268:General characteristics (as built) 14: 2411: 2203: 883:, Mexico; before they joined the 681:New York Shipbuilding Corporation 141:New York Shipbuilding Corporation 2090: 65: 35: 2114: 1427:In view of those developments, 698:state, and commissioned at the 1957: 1935: 1913: 1891:American Defense Service Medal 1604: 1284:and Newport and then received 1278:Board of Inspection and Survey 1052:Chilean Centennial Celebration 806:, to Newport where she joined 610:General characteristics (1935) 574:General characteristics (1921) 358:25 ft (7.6 m) (mean) 263:Sold for scrap 3 December 1946 1: 2163:Taylor, Michael J.H. (1990). 2106:. The entry can be found 1906: 1330:at the navy yard on 20 July. 1271:was her service as temporary 1244:; Santo Domingo; St. Thomas; 1139:, on 2 August; witnessed the 558:5–9 in (130–230 mm) 549:4–7 in (100–180 mm) 1701:Subsequently, the destroyer 1698:opening fire on the U-boat. 977:; from 10–20 September; and 439:83 officers 804 enlisted 64 370:Babcock & Wilcox boilers 7: 1555:Philippe Sudré Dartiguenave 1489:, the father of the future 454:10 in (250 mm)/40 418:(41 km/h; 25 mph) 218:"Unclassified", 1 July 1931 10: 2416: 1901:World War II Victory Medal 1339:Port Royal, South Carolina 1018:Port Discovery, Washington 1008:and her sisters called at 965:to "show the flag" in the 788:. She then shook down off 18: 2359: 2333: 2273: 1885:World War I Victory Medal 1868: 1567:Portsmouth, New Hampshire 1485:and commanded by Captain 1436:, the former governor of 609: 573: 475:3 in (76 mm)/50 392:vertical triple expansion 323:502 ft (153 m) 267: 178:Miss Helen Stewart Wilson 58: 34: 2385:Tennessee-class cruisers 1074:; before she arrived at 963:Armored Cruiser Squadron 350: in (22.212 m) 1896:American Campaign Medal 1626:for the first American 1248:, Venezuela; San Juan; 1137:Cape Cod, Massachusetts 1103:waters. She arrived at 790:Tompkinsville, New York 758:before she returned to 567:9 in (230 mm) 477:caliber rapid-fire guns 221:IX-39, 17 February 1941 49:, Washington, with the 1880:Haitian Campaign Medal 1842: 1744:Reviewed by President 1577: 1197: 1120: 1028:Santa Cruz, California 804:Bradford, Rhode Island 700:Philadelphia Navy Yard 515:5 in (13 cm) 53:in the distance, 1908. 2184:Warship International 1875:Mexican Service Medal 1836: 1750:Puget Sound Navy Yard 1580:The ship was renamed 1575: 1475:Vilbrun Guillaume Sam 1326:was assigned duty as 1262:Piney Point, Maryland 1191: 1119:baseball team in 1911 1114: 953:Secretary of the Navy 909:San Pedro, California 744:Piney Point, Maryland 689:United States Senator 470:breech-loading rifles 461:breech-loading rifles 395:reciprocating engines 1853:for the duration of 1756:was reclassified — 1487:Edward L. Beach, Sr. 1097:Portsmouth Navy Yard 1076:Culebra, Puerto Rico 778:Jamestown Exposition 685:Helen Stewart Wilson 646:(ACR-11/CA-11/IX-39) 2224:Library of Congress 1887:with "ESCORT" clasp 1773:United States Fleet 1760:— on 17 July 1920. 1656: /  1483:William B. Caperton 1162:William Howard Taft 1032:Tiburon, California 861:Punta Arenas, Chile 782:Jamestown, Virginia 215:CA-11, 17 July 1920 2134:Friedman, Norman. 1843: 1819:3rd Naval District 1578: 1434:John Franklin Fort 1346:José Bordas Valdez 1252:; Guantánamo Bay; 1206:Secretary of State 1198: 1181:, on 26 November. 1179:Dominican Republic 1121: 1072:Danish West Indies 991:Philippine Islands 786:New York Navy Yard 732:Theodore Roosevelt 702:on 7 August 1906, 677:Camden, New Jersey 664:United States Navy 592:anti-aircraft guns 247:Hull symbol: CA-11 145:Camden, New Jersey 2372: 2371: 1792:Charles F. Hughes 1788:Samuel S. Robison 1660:48.000°N 25.833°W 1528:chargé d'affaires 1442:James M. 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USS Washington
USS Seattle

Seattle
Olympic Mountains
Washington
Seattle
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Camden, New Jersey
Hull symbol
Hull symbol
Tennessee-class
armored cruiser
long tons
t
oa
pp
Babcock & Wilcox boilers
ihp
vertical triple expansion
reciprocating engines
screws
knots
knots
Trial
Marines
10 in (250 mm)/40
caliber
breech-loading rifles
6 in (150 mm)/50 caliber Mark 8

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