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CLASS - BALTIMORE
Displacement 4,413 Tons, Dimensions, 335' (oa) x 48' 6" x 23' 11" (Max)
Armament 4 x 8"/35, 6 x 6"/30, 4 x 6pdr, 2 x 3pdr, 2 x 1pdr.
Armor, 4 1/2" Shields, 4" Deck, 3" Conning Tower.
Machinery, 10,500 IHP; 2 Horizontal, Triple Expansion Engines, 2 screws
Speed, 19 Knots, Crew 386.
Operational and Building Data
Layed down on 05 July 1887 by William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Co., Philadelphia, PA
Launched 06 OCT 1888
Commissioned 07 JAN 1890
Decommissioned 17 FEB 1896
Commissioned 12 OCT 1897
Decommissioned 27 SEP 1900
Commissioned 06 MAY 1903
Decommissioned 15 MAY 1907
Commissioned 20 JAN 1911
Decommissioned 20 SEP 1912
Converted to Minelayer between 1913 - 1914
Commissioned 08 MAR 1915
Reclassified CM 1 17 JUL 1920
Decommissioned 15 SEP 1922
Stricken 14 OCT 1937
Fate: Sold for scrap 15 FEB 1942
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COMMODORE WILSON. |
Photo via findagrave.com Image and text provided by Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, KS. Photo courtesy of Wichita Eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 12 March 1889, Image 3, via chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. |
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889k | Captain Schley, first CO of USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3). | Detriot Publishing Company photo det 4a14015, Edward H. Hart, photographer via loc.gov | |
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1.08k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) with a canvas covered stern, circa 1890. |
Detriot Publishing Company photo det 4a14007 Edward H. Hart, photographer via loc.gov | |
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USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) at anchor. Note steam pinnaces along side. Photo courtesy Marius Bar. |
Robert Hurst | |
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Starboard bow view of the USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) en route to the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) encampment in 1888, with President Harrison on board. Note - This caption is incorrect as President Harrison was not sworn into office until 4 March 1889 and the Baltimore was not commissioned until 7 January 1890. Library of Congress, LC-D4-20132 |
Mike Green | |
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USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) In New York Harbor, with the Statue of Liberty in the right distance, circa 1890. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 69174. |
USNHC | ||
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225k | Starboard bow view while underway near Boston on 11 August 1890. President Harrison and his entourage are currently aboard. Historic New England Nathaniel L. Stebbins Collection, Photo #PC047.02.1180.03196A |
Mike Green | |
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1.25k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) ship's company, 1890/1901. |
Detriot Publishing Company photo Digital Id det 4a13883 via loc.gov | |
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1.27k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) fires a salute from her bow gun, circa 1895. |
Detriot Publishing Company photo det 4a16483 via loc.gov | |
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850k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) flies a one star flag from her mast, circa 1895. |
Detriot Publishing Company photo det 4a16484 via loc.gov | |
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USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) Chromolithograph by Armstrong & Company, after a watercolor by Fred S. Cozzens, published in Our Navy Its Growth and Achievements, 1897. It depicts Baltimore departing New York harbor to carry the remains of John Ericsson to his native Sweden, in August 1890. At left, flying the Swedish flag at her forepeak and firing a salute, is USS Boston. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 334-KN. |
USNHC | ||
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130k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) leaving New York Harbor on 23 August 1890, enroute to return the remains of Captain John Ericsson to Sweden. Baltimore is accompanied by USS Boston (Protected Cruiser), at the left center of the photo. Naval History and Heritage Command, Photo #NH 69176. |
Mike Green | |
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USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) Photographed during the 1890s, with her crew's laundry drying forward. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 61696. |
USNHC | ||
100k |
USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) In drydock at the Mare Island Navy Yard,
California, during the 1890s. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 71055. |
USNHC | ||
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USS Charleston (Cruiser No. 2), at left, and USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3)
at Tacoma, Washington, circa 1892. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 75894 |
USNHC | ||
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124k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) at New York, during the Columbian Naval Parade, 27 April 1893. Image courtesy of ? DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University |
Robert Hurst | |
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USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) Anchored at Yokohama, Japan, 1894, while serving as flagship of the Asiatic Station. Donation of Rear Admiral Ammen C. Farenholt, USN (MC), 1933. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 56326. |
USNHC | ||
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USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) , Painting, BW Photo U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 56328. |
history.navy.mil | |
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USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) anchored with her stern to the reef, at Honolulu, Hawaii, circa 1897-1898. Courtesy of Captain T.T. Craven, USN, 1927. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph NH 61697 |
history.navy.mil | |
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47k | Battle of Manila Bay, 1 May 1898
Colored print after a painting by J.G. Tyler, copyright 1898 by P.F. Collier. Ships depicted in left side of print are (l-r): Spanish Warships Don Antonio de Ulloa, Castilla, and Reina Cristina. Those in right side are (l-r): USS Boston, USS Baltimore and USS Olympia. Collections of the Navy Department, purchased from Lawrence Lane, 1970. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 71839-KN |
Robert Hurst | |
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39k | "The Battle of Manila", 1 May 1898
Contemporary halftone print after an artwork by W.G. Wood, originally reproduced by F.A. Munsey. It depicts the Spanish ships at left (l-r): Isla de Cuba, Isla de Luzon and Reina Cristina. The Cavite batteries are in the center distance. At right are (l-r): USS Boston, USS Baltimore, USS Raleigh, USS Olympia and USS Concord. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 1256. |
Robert Hurst | |
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41k | USAT Sherman and USS Baltimore in Manila Harbor, 26 October 1899.
Photo by Joshua Fulton Ensor (1836-1907). Ensor family papers, Manuscripts Annex - Photo album (1898-1899)" Photographs 12274. University of South Carolina. South Caroliniana Library |
Robert Hurst | |
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6255k | On the left, front to back; Protected Cruiser USS Atlanta, Auxiliary Cruiser USS Yosemite, USS Baltimore (Cruiser No.3). Center are tugs Chickasaw, USS Nina and the stern of USS Narkeeta (Harbor Tug No.3). On the right Auxiliary Cruiser USS Prairie and behind Prairie is USS Kentucky (Battleship No.6) at New York Navy Yard, circa 1900. US National Archives, Detroit Photographic Co. LC-DIG-det-4a14974a item 2016795177. |
Michael Mohl | |
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117k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) underway in New York Harbor,
circa 1903. The Statue of Liberty is dimly visible in the right distance.
Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, 1975.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 83962. |
Robert Hurst | |
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107k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) In drydock in the Far East, probably
in Japan, circa 1904-1906. Copied from the USS Baltimore album,
page 42.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 101349 . |
Robert Hurst | |
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119k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) dressed with flags in honor of
George Washington's Birthday, February 1905. She was then serving in Asiatic
waters. Copied from the USS Baltimore album, page 13.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 101341. |
Robert Hurst | |
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92k | USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) Laid up at the Charleston Navy
Yard, South Carolina, on 21 December 1913, just prior to her conversion
to a mine layer. Courtesy of Jim Kazalis, 1981.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 92523 . |
Robert Hurst / Mike Green | |
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803k |
USS Baltimore (CM 1) at Hampton Roads, December 1916. |
NARA 111-SC-5912 | |
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237k | The minelayer (ex-cruiser) USS Baltimore at anchor, circa 1917. | Robert Hurst | |
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The Navy Flying Boat NC-1 at Halifax, Nova Scotia alongside USS Baltimore (CM 1) on 8 May 1919. Library of Congress photo # LC-DIG-ggbain-28791 |
Tom Kermen | |
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The Navy Flying Boats NC-1 and NC-3 at Halifax, Nova Scotia alongside USS Baltimore (CM 1) on 8 May 1919. Library of Congress photo # LC-DIG-ggbain-28789 |
Tom Kermen | |
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USS Baltimore (CM 1) Mine handling operations on board the ship, 1920. Note what appears to be a mine elevator at left. Donation of Commander Christopher Noble, USN (Retired), February 1967. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 56330. |
USNHC | ||
2.69k | Bird's eye view of the deck of the Navy cruiser the USS Baltimore (Cruiser No. 3) during training exercises, San Pedro, 1920-1921. |
digital.library.ucla.edu | ||
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USS Baltimore (CM 1) Crewmen pose with a mine on board the ship, 1920. Note what appears to be a mine elevator at left. Donation of Commander Christopher Noble, USN (Retired), February 1967. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 56331. |
USNHC | ||
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USS R-5 (SS 82) Underway in Pearl Harbor, circa 1923-1930. USS Baltimore (CM 1) is moored in the background, with USS Sanderling (AM 37) tied up alongside. Both of these ships were then out of commission. Courtesy of Donald M. McPherson, 1974. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 79747. |
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Hulk of ex-USS Baltimore (CM 1) Moored in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, circa late 1941. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph #NH 52421. |
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Commanding
Officers
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Name/Rank | Class | Final Rank | Dates |
Schley, Winfield Scott, CAPT | 1860 | RADM | 01/07/1890 - 1892 |
Day, Benjamin Franklin, CAPT | 07/12/1894 - 02/17/1896 | ||
Decommissioned | 02/17/1896 - 10/12/1897 | ||
Dyer, Nehemiah Mayo, CAPT | RADM | 10/12/1897 - 05/19/1899 | |
Decommissioned | 09/27/1900 - 05/06/1903 | ||
Forsyth, James M., CAPT | 5/19/1899 - 05/06/1903 | ||
Briggs, John B., CDR | 05/06/1903 - 10/25/1904 | ||
Sargent, Nathan, CDR | 10/25/1904 - 1906 | ||
Helm, James M., CDR | 1906 - | ||
Decommissioned | 05/15/1907 - 01/20/1911 | ||
Key, Albert Lenoir, CDR | 1882 | 01/20/1911 - 10/26/1911 | |
Rust, Armistead, CDR | 1887 | 10/26/1911 - 07/02/1912 | |
Decommissioned | 09/20/1912 - 03/08/1915 | ||
Phelps, Wiliam W., CDR | 1912 - 01/09/1913 | ||
Clark Jr., Frank H., CDR | 04/25/1914 - 04/01/1915 | ||
Marshall, Albert W., CAPT | 04/01/1915 - | ||
Howe, Alfred G., CAPT | 1/12/1918 - | ||
Cluverius Jr., Wat Tyler | 1896 | ADM | 02/1919 - 06/1919 |
Tarrant, William Theodore, CAPT | 1898 | RADM | 07/1922 - 09/15/1922 |
(Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves - Photos courtesy of Bill Gonyo)
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