USS Peoria (1898-1922)
At the Philadelphia Navy Yard circa May 1898 completing conversion to an auxiliary gunboat for Spanish-American War duty.
Note that this former pilot boat lacks a pilot house. The receiving ship USS Richmond is behind her.
Photo No. 19-N-17-24-1
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Peoria (1898-1922)
At the Philadelphia Navy Yard in the League Island basin circa May 1898 completing conversion to an auxiliary gunboat for Spanish-American War duty.
Note that her ship control gear is in the open. The receiving ship USS Richmond is on the right behind an old monitor.
Photo No. 19-N-17-24-2
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Peoria (1898-1922)
At the Boston Navy Yard on 19 February 1901.
A pilot house with a cabin behind it have been fitted.
Photo No. 19-N-14281
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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USS Peoria (1898-1922)
At the Boston Navy Yard on 19 February 1901.
Photo No. 19-N-17-24-3
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command
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