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Alexander (AC, 1898): Photographs


These photographs were selected to show the original configuration of this class and major subsequent modifications. For more views see the former NHHC (now Hyperwar) Online Library of Selected Images and the NavSource Photo Archive.

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USS Alexander (1898-1913)

Under conversion to a Navy collier on 29 May 1898.

Photo No. NH 57786
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command


 
USS Alexander (1898-1913)

Photographed on 7 June 1898 a week after commissioning.
Note the 6-pounder gun on the forecastle.

Photo No. 19-N-14264, ex 17-18-8
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-N box 26


 
USS Alexander (1898-1913)

Probably photographed on 7 June 1898 a week after commissioning.
She appears to retain her previous owner's markings on her stack, perhaps as a disguise.

Photo No. 19-N-14265, ex 17-18-5
Source: U.S. National Archives, RG-19-A-1


 
USS Alexander (1898-1913)

Off the Norfolk Navy Yard in 1900.

Photo No. NH 57787
Source: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command