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The Albany was sponsored by camera shy Mrs. John C. Colwell, the wife of the American naval attace in London.
He was involved with rescuing the six survivors of the U.S. Army's Greely Arctic expedition with their U.S. Navy rescuers, at Upernavik, Greenland, 2-3 July 1884. |
Photo courtesy of history.navy.mil
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THE CRUISER ALBANY TO BE DELIVERED.
Fine New Vessel Will Soon He in Charge of an American Crew.
| Image and text provided by Washington State Library; Olympia, WA.
Photo from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 31 August 1898, Image 9, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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THE ALBANY, LAUNCHED AT NEWCASTLE, ENG., JAN 14.
The United States cruiser Albany was successfully launched, Saturday, in the presence of the United States naval attache. Lieut. Colwell, and many other Americans. The Albany is a sister ship of the New Orleans, and was formerly the Brazilian cruiser Admiral Abrouall. She was purchased about the middle of March, last, by a representative of the United States government at the same time the New Orleans was purchased, the latter was also originally intended for the Brazilian government and was first christened Amazonas.
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Image and text provided by Maine State Library.
Photo from Daily Kennebec Journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 16,January 1899, Image 6, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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THE NEW UNITED STATES CRUISER "ALBANY."
She is the sister ahip of the New Orleans, has just been completed in England, and is ready to join our fleet in China. |
Image and text provided by University of Hawaii at Manoa; Honolulu, HI.
Photo from The Pacific Commercial Advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 28 July 1900, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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SILVER SERVICE FOR THE ALBANY
SILVER PLATTER FOR THE CRUISER ALBANY.
One of a set of sixty pieces presented by citizens of Albany. |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Photo from New-York Tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 13 January 1901, Image 15, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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OLD CRUISERS ARE DEFECTIVE
Severe Criticism of the Albany and New Orleans
Two Vessels Bought in England Must Be Reconstructed.
Serious defects which make the ships unfit for habitation have been discovered in the protected cruisers Albany and New Orleans.
These vessels are sister ships, and were purchased at Elswick, England, just before the outbreak of the war with Spain.
Surgeon Harris, recently attached to the Albany, and now on duty on the Monocacy, says in an official report that from a sanitary point of view the Albany is so radically defective that it is almost impossible to relate in detail the necessary changes which will have to be made before she can be transformed into a reasonably sanitary teasel.
The space on board is not sufficient to meet the requirements of the health of the crew. Ventilation from the deck should be provided for the entire berth deck from the engine room forward. Surgeon Harris thinks an improved system of ventilation is absolutely necessary.
"It is impossible to overestimate," he says, "the danger to health of those who are berthed in wing passages should the weather require the ship to be battened
down for several days. With a temperature of 136 degrees F. it is obvious that people could not live in these places.
"The reason that the health of the crew of this ship has been about average since she went into commission is, in the first place, that she has never had
her full complement of men aboard her, and, in the second place, that she has done most of her cruising in favorable weather. If these conditions are materially changed, the health of the crew will, in my opinion, proportionately suffer."
| Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA.
Photo from The San Francisco Call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 24 November 1901, Image 27, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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THE re-establishment of the European station and the prospective increase of the squadron for the coronation review off Spithead have revived popular interest in the ships and officers, in its pleasures and its work.
Pictured are officers and crew of the Albany. |
Image and text provided by West Virginia University.
Photo from Wheeling Sunday Register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 23 March 1902, LAST EDITION, MAGAZINE SECTION, Image 9, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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SERVICE MADE FOR THE UNITED STATES CRUISER ALBANY
With a background of Stars and Stripes, an exquisitely wrought silver service of sixty-six pieces designed as a gft from the citizens of Albany to the cruiser bearing their city's name, is now on exhibition in the windows of the Meriden Britannia Company No. 806 Fifth avenue. This company's design was chosen from those of a competition including the leading silversmiths of the country, and the finished work bears ample testimony to the ability of the designers......
The aggregate cost of the sixty-six pieces, which include the punchbowl and goblets platters, entree, table and bonbon dishes, peppers and salts, gold lined vases, jardinieres and candelabra is $10,000. The sum was raised by a popular subscription among Albany's business men and the service will be formally presented to the cruiser when she returns from Boston to this city.... The unusual weight of the separate pieces suggested the comment from an interested spectator. "They're good for a hundred years or more after the cruiser herself has rotted down to Davy Jones."
| Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Photo from New-York Tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 30 January 1903, Image 7, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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GIVE THE ALBANY SILVER SERVICE.
Delegation of Citizens from the State Capital Attend Presentation at Navy Yard.
A silver service of sixty-eight pieces was presented yesterday to the officers of the protected cruiser Albany at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. It was the gift of citizens of Albany, who, when the Albany was bought by the government at the breaking out of the Spanish-American War, decided that an appropriate present should adorn the officers' messroom. The Albany made its first appearance in New-York waters only a week ago.
The vessel yesterday was in holiday attire and Captain John A. Rodgcrs and his officers were in full naval dress.....
| Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Photo from New-York Tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 08 February 1903, Image 6, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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Protected cruiser Albany in dry dock Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903. Image courtesy of J. Briggs Sr. This is a family photo more than 100 yrs old. |
Robert Hurst |
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AMERICAN NAVAL VESSELS HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO VISIT THE KAISER
The Cruiser Albany, one of the ships ordered to Kiel
In answer to the criticisms of the jingo German press, the Secretary of the Navy has decided to order the European squadron to visit Kiel, Germany, at the time of the maneuvers. The invitation for such a visit was issued by the German Emperor. The fleet had been ordered to go to the Azores for a cruise but will now be sent to European waters.
The vessels of the European squadron, under the command of Rear-Admiral Cotton, are the cruisers Chicago, Cincinnati, gunboat Machias and cruiser Albany. The Chicago is the flagship. |
Image and text provided by University of Hawaii at Manoa; Honolulu, HI.
Photo from The Pacific Commercial Advertiser.
[volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 19 April 1903, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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THE ALBANY IS ANXIOUS TO SHOW HER POWERS
SIGNAL-BOYS ON THE BRIDGE OF THE ALBANY. |
Image and text provided by University of Hawaii at Manoa; Honolulu, HI.
Photo from The Pacific Commercial Advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 22 December 1903, Image 1 & 2, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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WAITING TO BE OVERHAULED
The above picture of the cruiser Albany was taken just after she had cast anchor in the harbor at the Puget Sound nsvy ysrd a few dsys ago. She is walling to be overhauled, and will probably remain at tbe navy yard anywhere from eight months to a year.
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Image and text provided by Washington State Library; Olympia, WA.
Photo from The Seattle Star. [[volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 21 June 1904, Night Edition, Image 10, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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CRUISER ALBANY COMES HOME AFTER FOUR YEARS SERVICE IN THE ORIENT.
This Vessel, Which Was Purchased From Brazil During the Spanish American War, Demonstrates the Utility of Sheathed and Coppered Craft Intended for Naval Stations Located in the Tropics. |
Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA.
Photo from The San Francisco Call.
[volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 25 July 1904, Image 2, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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Creator: Frank Cresson Schell b. 1857.
Detroit Publishing Company photo.
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-det-4a14001.
Photo courtesy of loc.gov
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Record Group 19: Records of the Bureau of Ships Series: The Child Collection of Photographs (Bureau of Ships) Documenting U.S. Naval Vessels
National Archives Identifier: 353696617
Local ID: 19-NC-6821
Photo courtesy of catalog.archives.gov
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Gun crew of third class cruiser Albany, whose first class work at target practice wins trophy and admiration of world's navies.
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Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA.
Photo from The San Francisco Call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 04 April 1908, Image 5, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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THE CRACK BIG GUN SHOOTERS OF THE WORLD
How the Men of the Cruiser Albany for the Second Time Won the Trophy of Navy by Their Wonderful Work at Magdelena Bay. |
Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA.
Photo from The San Francisco Call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 10 May 1908, Image 3, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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UNITED STATES TARS IN BATTLE WITH INVADERS
Crew of Cruiser Albany in Fight With Force of Emigrados Invading Salvador
Men, warship and-region figuring in the latest disturbance between hostile Central American republics. |
Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA.
Photo from The San Francisco Call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 13 May 1909, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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Bluejackets Save Cruiser Albany From Destruction
Prompt and efficient work of Louis Nolan, chief master at arms, R A Dill, chief carpenters mate, W M McConnell plumber and fitter and Aichibald A. Irwin, gunners mate of the United States cruiser Albany was saved from probable destruction by fire at Corinto Nicaragua, April 22 according to a report from Captain Wiliam Henson received here yesterday. The secretary of the navy has written a letter to Captain Henson directing him to inform these men of the department's appreciation of their good work in extinguishing the fire.
Chief Master at Arms Nolan discovered the fire in the paint locker about 8:30 o'clock in the evening. On going down through the hatch it was found that the flames were above the hatch and could not be reached by the streams of water directed from above.
It was then that Nolan McConnell and Irwin went into the locker at their personal peril and directed the streams of water on the fire. |
Image and text provided by University of Florida.
Photo from The Pensacola Journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 30 May 1909, Section 1, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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CENTRAL AMERICA CALMED AT LAST
Cruiser Albany Returns From CorintoWith Record of Heroes
Tars Capture Coaling Record,Rescue Wrecked Passengers and Fight Fire |
Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA.
Photo from The San Francisco Call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 19 July 1909, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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Protected cruiser Albany at Santa Monica, California, 8-10 September 1909. Photographer and author unknown. |
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Dewey (Dry Dock # 1) with protected cruiser Albany docked, circa 1910.
From a vintage postcard. |
Robert Hurst |
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SCENES IN THE REVOLUTIONARY ZONE IN CHINA.
The American consulate at Tsientsin is shown at the top, and at the right center is a view of the railway station in the same city, which may be taken by the rebels at any moment. At the left center is the United States cruiser Albany, which arrived at Tsientsin yesterday. The lower picture is a view of the palace in the "Forbidden (or inner) City of Peking, where emperor and royal family are in retreat.
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Image and text provided by University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA.
Photo from The San Francisco Call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 10 November 1911, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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Keokuk Boy Watches Chinese Revolution
Roy Chenoweth on Board Albany Saw the Assault on Nanking and Destruction of the Arsenal. |
Image and text provided by State Historical Society of Iowa.
Photo from The Daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 01 February 1912, Image 2, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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CRUISER ALBANY ORDERED SOUTH FROM NAVY YARD
The cruiser Albany, put into commissiion in Puget Sound Friday, waa today ordered provisioned aa rapidly aa possilble and to leave for San Diego. It was said that 800 to 900 marines would be on their way to the Southern port before the day was over.
The cruiser South Dakota is already on her way South from Bremerton.
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Image and text provided by Washington State Library; Olympia, WA.
Photo from The Seattle Star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 17 April 1914, Image 15, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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Port side view while at anchor at the Astoria, Oregon Regatta
probably in the 1915-1916 timeframe. (photo cleaned up by Tom Kermen) |
Robert M. Cieri |
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Albany in white and spar color scheme, date and location
unknown.
From the collection of the late Antoni Blasi.
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Col·lecció Antoni Blasi, via Camil Busquets |
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Albany starboard beam view, at anchor.
U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships photo in the National Archives #80-G-479701. |
Robert M. Cieri |
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Albany. Bureau of Ships photo in the National Archives #19-N-11963. |
Robert M. Cieri |
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Record Group 19: Records of the Bureau of Ships Series: The Child Collection of Photographs (Bureau of Ships) Documenting U.S. Naval Vessels
National Archives Identifier: 353696617
Local ID: 19-NC-6821
Photo courtesy of catalog.archives.gov
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Men Who Will Make American History
ADMIRAL MAYO WAS MADE FAMOUS BY TAMPICO INCIDENT
....His first command of a warship came in October, 1908, when he took charge of the cruiser Albany in Asiatic waters. He became commandant of the Mare Island navy yard. San Francisco, and, when Josephus Daniels became secretary of the navy in 1913, appointed the secretary's aid.Hardly had ho been Daniels' aid a year when Mayo was made rear admirai and assigned to the fourth division ot the Atlantic fleet, then in Mexican waters. |
Image and text provided by University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE.
Photo from Evening Journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 23 April 1917, Image 6, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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Port side view of Albany (CL 23) while at anchor in Shanghai, China, circa 1920-1922. |
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CHIEF ENGINEER CRUISER ALBANY IS SLAIN, JAPAN OFFICIALLY REGRETS HIS SLAYING
First photograph of Lieutenant Warren H. Langdon, chief engineer of the cruiser Albany (CL 23), who was mortally wounded in the back by a Japanese sentry while returning to his ship in Vladivostok, Siberia.
Japanese Occupation of Siberia Ignored in Note on Lieut. Langdon's Death.
The Japanese answer to the note of the United States Government concerning the recent killing of Lieut. Warren Langdon, of the U. S. Cruiser Albany, in Vladivostok by a Japanese sentry, recently forwarded to Washington, does not discuss the question of Japanese occupation of Siberia, according to information here.
The reply reiterates regret over the shooting and calls attention to the measures already adopted to prevent the recurrence of such an unfortunate incident. The communication emphasizes the completeness and impartiality of the investigation into the shooting now in progress, which it says will be followed by such reparation as the circumstances call for....
| Image and text provided by Alaska State Library Historical Collections.
Photo from The Alaska Daily Empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 03 February 1921, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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U. S. MARINES AND JACKIES GUARDING AMERICAN LEGATION IN FALLEN CITY
These United States Marines and sailors from the Albany (CL 23) are protecting American lives and business in China. The force pictured above is a part of the famous "legation guard," composed of picked men from the navy and marine corps. |
Image and text provided by Connecticut State Library, Hartford, CT.
Photo from New Britain Herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 05 May 1922, Image 1, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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United States Navy presents historic guns to New York University. Rear Admiral Plunkett, representing the Navv, presenting the guns at a special ceremony Saturday. The gun in the picture is from the Albany (CL 23), a cruiser used during the World War, and the other was used in Admiral Farragut fleet during the Civil War. |
Photo by Underwood & Underwood.
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Photo from Evening Star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 08 June 1925, Image 17, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.
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3 OLD CRUISERS ADE DUE FOR JUNK HEAP
TOO old to fight, even too old to limp along in the foaming wake of the Pacific fleet’s trim vessels of today, three of Uncle Sam’s gallant cruisers of three decades age have struck their colors.
Battle scarred and worn from years of service on the high seas, they have lowered their flags.
And staunch sea warriors though they were, in their day, they will not even be accorded the glory of sailor’s grave, in their passing.
They are the cruisers, Albany (CL 23), "Tea Kettle” of the China fleet; and bearer of more than one admiral’s pennant; her sister ship, the New Orleans (CL 22), and last, the old Salem (CL 3), convoy ship and terror of enemy submarines during the world war.
Unlike other historic vessels of the Navy which have been towed far out to sea and sunk as targets for their sister ships when their days of usefulness were past, the Albany, the New Orleans and the Salem are to be junked.
Already the Albany has partially succumbed to the searing flames of blow torches, and fires deliberately set to burn away her seasoned hull.
Bit by bit, every bolt, every rivet and every piece of brass is being stripped from these old vessels, who in their day rode the Seven Seas. |
Image and text provided by Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Photo from The Washington Times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 28 April 1930, Image 12, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
