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Battle of Manila Bay
Naval forces from Spain and the United States face off in the Philippines on May 1, 1898. Ships are (L-R): San Juan de Ulloa, Castilia, Reina Christina, USS Boston, USS Baltimore, USS Olympia.
Wash Day On Board USS Olympia
Cyanotype print of sailors doing their laundry in buckets on board USS Olympia, 1898.
Battle Scarred Parrot
This parrot on board USS Olympia lost a leg in the Battle of Manila during the Spanish-American War.
Berth Deck - USS Olympia
Sailors lounge on the berth deck of USS Olympia in 1898. Hooks for additional hammocks to be hung between those in use can be seen on the bulkhead behind. This image is a cyanotype, causing the distinctive color.