Stereoscope card of a procession in Sydney to commemorate the visit of the Great White Fleet
This stereoscope card shows Rear-Admiral Sperry's carriage turning out of Martin Place as part of the official procession in Sydney during the visit of the Great White Fleet.
In December 1907 United States President Theodore Roosevelt sent the US Atlantic Battle Fleet of 16 battleships, all painted white in peacetime colours, on a 14 month goodwill cruise around the world. The voyage came at a time of tense relations between Japan and America and gave the US an opportunity to demonstrate its blue-water naval capabilities as well as strengthen diplomatic ties. The fleet arrived in Australia on 20 August 1908.
Stereoscope cards were a popular memento that allowed the viewer to see a photograph as a three-dimensional image.
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Object number 00006276
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Stereoscope card of a procession in Sydney to commemorate the visit of the Great White Fleet
This stereoscope card shows Rear-Admiral Sperry's carriage turning out of Martin Place as part of the official procession in Sydney during the visit of the Great White Fleet.
In December 1907 United States President Theodore Roosevelt sent the US Atlantic Battle Fleet of 16 battleships, all painted white in peacetime colours, on a 14 month goodwill cruise around the world. The voyage came at a time of tense relations between Japan and America and gave the US an opportunity to demonstrate its blue-water naval capabilities as well as strengthen diplomatic ties. The fleet arrived in Australia on 20 August 1908.
Stereoscope cards were a popular memento that allowed the viewer to see a photograph as a three-dimensional image.
The Australian National Maritime Museum undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. If you can identify a person, vessel or landmark, write the details in the Comments box below.
Thank you for helping caption this important historical image.
Object number 00006276
Interested in other items relating to the Great White Fleet? Check out our blog: bit.ly/IEoF7B