Aboard the Fighting Cruiser Brooklyn looking aft from the Forward Bridge

The Spanish-American War Cruiser Brooklyn was a steam-powered protected cruiser that served in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War. She was named after the city of Brooklyn, New York, and was the third vessel to bear that name in the US Navy.

The Brooklyn was commissioned in 1896 and was part of the US Asiatic Squadron during the Spanish-American War. She played a key role in the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, where she was the flagship of Commodore George Dewey, the commander of the US Asiatic Squadron. During the battle, the Brooklyn was involved in a chase of the Spanish flagship, the Reina Cristina, and also engaged several other Spanish vessels.

The Brooklyn was armed with eight 8-inch guns, twelve 5-inch guns, six 6-pounder guns, and four 1-pounder guns. She was also equipped with torpedoes and had a top speed of 20 knots.

After the war, the Brooklyn was involved in several other actions, including the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900. She was decommissioned in 1910 and was subsequently sold for scrap.

Photographer: Strohmeyer & Wyman
Dated: 1899
Subject: US Battleships Navy Naval
Medium: Stereoview
Dimensions: 7 x 3 1/2"
Provenance: Hill House
Notes & Literature: Strohmeyer & Wyman was a photography studio founded by William Henry "H.W." Strohmeyer and Arthur R. Wyman in the late 19th century.

Strohmeyer & Wyman won numerous awards for their photography, including gold medals at the Paris Exposition of 1900 and the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. They also published a book in 1900 called "Artistic Lighting Effects in Photography," which provided tips and techniques for achieving their signature style of photography.

The partnership between Strohmeyer & Wyman lasted until 1910, after which Strohmeyer continued to work as a photographer on his own. Wyman passed away in 1915. Today, Strohmeyer & Wyman's photographs are highly collectible and can be found in the collections of many museums and private collectors.

Condition Report Good plus

Subject References: #168BX Stereocard Card Stereo View Stereoview 19th 20th century Rare Naval Battleships Ships Military Navy