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L. R., 8 7-in. B. L. R., 12 3-in. R. F. G.. 6 3-pdr. R. F., 4 1-pdr. R. F., 2 3-in. field guns, 8 machine guns, 2 submerged torpedo tubes. Launched December, 1905. 'ILLINOIS-D., 11,552; speed, 17.449 knots; armament, 4 13-in. B. L. R., 146 in. R. F., 16 6-pdr. R. F., 6 1-pdr. R. F., 23-in. R. F. and 4 Colts; 1 T. Launched October, 1898.

'INDIANA-D., 10,288; speed, 15.547 knots; armament, 4 13-in., 88-in. B. L. R., 4 6-in. R. F. G., 20 6-pdr., 6 1-pdr. R. F., 2 Colt auto., 13-in. field gun, 1 T. Launched February, 1893.

'IOWA-D., 11,346; speed, 17.087 knots; armament, 4 12-in., 8 8-in., B. L. R.; 6 4-in. R. F. B. L. R., 20 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F., 4 Colts and 2 3-in. R. F. field guns; 2 T. Launched March, 1896.

KANSAS-D., 16,000; speed, 18 knots; armament, 4 12-in., 8 8-in., 12 7-in. B. L. R., 20 3-in, R. F., 12 3-pdr. semiauto., 8 1-pdr. auto., 23-in. field, 6 machine guns; 4 T. Building, New York Shipbuilding Company, Camden, N. J.

KEARSARGE-D., 11,520; speed, 16.82 knots; armament, 4 13-in. and 48-in. B. L. R.; 14 5-in., 20 6-pdr. and 8 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts and 2 3-in. R. F. field guns; 4 T. Launched March, 1898.

KENTUCKY Same as Kearsarge, speed 16.90 knots. Launched March, 1898. Connecticut.

LOUISIANA-Same Launched August, 1904.

MAINE-D., 12,500; speed, 18 knots; same armament as Missouri. Launched July 1901.

MASSACHUSETTS-D., 10,288; speed, 16.2 knots; armament. 4 13-in., 8 8-in. B. L. R.; 4 6-in. R. F. G.; 20 6-pdr., 8 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts, 23-in. field guns; 3 T. Launched June, 1893.

MICHIGAN-D., 16,000; speed not fixed in authorizing act of March 3, 1905. Contract awarded to New York Shipbuilding Company, Camden, N. J.

MINNESOTA-D., 16,000; speed, 18 knots; armament same as the Kansas; 4 submerged torpedo tubes. Launched April, 1905.

MISSISSIPPI-D., 13,000; speed, 17 knots; 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 8 8-in. B. L. R.; 8 7-in. B. L. R.; 12 3-in. R. F.: 63-pdr. semi-auto.; 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 23-in. field and 8 Colts; 2 T. Launched September, 1905.

MISSOURI-D.; 12,500; speed, 18.15 knots; armament, 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 16 6-in. R. F.; 6 3-in. R. F. G.; 83-pdr. R. F.; 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 3-in. R. F. field; 2 T. Launched December, 1901.

NEBRASKA-D., 14,948; speed, 19 knots; armament same as Georgia. Launched October, 1904.

NEW HAMPSHIRE-D., 16,000; speed, 18 knots. Armament same as Minnesota. Launched June, 1906,

'NEW JERSEY-Same as Georgia. Launched November, 1904.

OHIO-D., 12,500; speed, 18 knots; armament same as Missouri. Launched May, 1901,

*OREGON-D., 10,288; speed, 16.79 knots; armament, 4 13-in. B. L. R.; 8 8-in. B. L. R.; 4 6-in. R. F. G.; 20 6-pår., 4 1-pdr. R. F. G.; 4 Colts; 1 3-in, R. F. field gun; 3 T. Launched October, 1893.

RHODE ISLAND-D., 14,948; speed 19 knots; armament same as Georgia. Launched May, 1904.

BROOKLYN-D.. 9,215; speed, 21.91 knots; armament, 8 8-in. B. L. R.; 125in. R. F. B. L. R.; 12 6-pdr.. 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts and 2 3-in.. R. F. field guns. Launched October, 1895.

4CALIFORNIA-D., 13,680; speed, 22 knots; armament. 4 8-in. B. L. R., 14 6in. R. F., 18 3-in. R. F., 12 3-pdr. semiauto. R. F., 4 1-pdr. R. F.. 2 3-in. R. F. field, 2 machine, 6 auto; 2 T. Launched April 1904.

4 COLORADO-D., 13.680; speed, 22.24 knots. Armament same as California. Launched April, 1903.

'MARYLAND - Same

California.

Launched September, 1903. MONTANA-D.. 14,500; speed. 22 knots; 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 16 6-in. R. F.; 22 3-in. R. F.; 12 3-pdr. semi-auto.; 4 1-rdr. semi-auto.; 2 3-in. field; 2 machine and 2 Colts; 4 T. Launched December, 1906..

NEW YORK-D., 8,150; speed, 21 knots: armament, 6 8-in. B. L. R.; 12 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.: 8 6-pår.. 2 1-pdr. R. F., 4 Colts, 2 3-in, field guns; 2 T. Launched December. 1891.

NORTH CAROLINA-Same as Montana. Launched October, 1906.

PENNSYLVANIA-D., 13,680; speed, 22 knots. Armament same as California. Launched August, 1903.

SOUTH DAKOTA-Same as California. Launched July 1904.

TENNESSEE-D., 14,500; speed, 22 knots; armament. 4 10-in. B. L. R., 16 6-in. R. F., 22 3-in. R. F., 12 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F., 2 3-in. R. F. field guns, 2 30-cal. machine, 6.30 cal. auto. Launched December, 1904.

WASHINGTON-D., 14,518; speed, 22 knots; armament, same as Tennessee. Launched March, 1905.

WEST VIRGINIA-Same nia. Launched April, 1903.

as Califor

Harbor Defence Ram.

KATAHDIN-D., 2,183; speed, 16.11 knots; armament, 4 6-pdr. R. F. Launched February, 1893.

Single Turret Harbor Defence Monitors. ARKANSAS-D., 3,225; speed, 12.03 knots; armament, 2 12-in. B. L. R.; 4 4-in. R. F.; 3 6-pdr. R. F., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched November, 1900, FLORIDA-D., 3,225; speed, 12.4 knots; armament same as Arkansas. Launched November, 1901.

NEVADA-D., 3,225; speed, 13.04 knots; armament same as Arkansas. Launched November, 1900.

WYOMING-D., 3,225; speed, 11.80 knots; armament same as Arkansas. Launched September, 1900.

GALVESTON-Same as Chattanooga. MILWAUKEE Same as Charleston. Buliding, Union Iron Works, San Francisco.

Double-Turret Monitors. AMPHITRITE-D., 3,990; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R.; 2 4-in., 2 6-pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 37-mm. H. R. C.; 5 1-pdr. R. F. G. 1 Colt, 13-6 in, field gun. Launched June, 1893.

*ΜΙΑΝΤΟΝOMOH-D., 3,990; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 4 10-in, B. L. R.; 2 6-pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.; 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt. Launched December, 1876.

MONADNOCK-D., 3,990; speed, 12 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R., 24 in. R. F. G., 4 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F. G. Launched September, 1883.

*MONTEREY-D., 4,084; speed, 13.6 knots; armament, 2 12-in., 2 10-in. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched April, 1891.

*PURITAN-D., 6,060; speed, 12.4 knots; armament, 4 12-in. B. L. R.; 6 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colt auto. Launched Dec., 1882.

*TERROR-D., 3,990; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 4 10-in. B. L. R., 4 4-in, R. F. G., 2 6-pdr., 2-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F. G., 2 37-mm. H. R. C. Launched March, 1883.

Protected Steel Cruisers.

*ALBANY-D., 3,430; speed, 20.5 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F.; 10 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 1-pdr. R. F. and 3 Colts. Launched January, 1890.

ATLANTA-D., 3,000; speed, 15.6 knots; armament, 2 S-in. B. L. R.; 66-in. R. F. G.; 6 6-pdr., 4-1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts, 1 3-in. R. F. field gun, Launched October, 1884.

'BALTIMORE-D., 4,413; speed, 20.096 knots; armament, 12 6-in, R. F. G.; 6 3-in. R. F.; 6 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.: 4 Colt autos., 1 3-in. R. F. field gun, 1 machine. Launched October, 1888.

BOSTON-D., 3,000; speed, 15.6 knots; armament, 6 6-in., 28-in. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 3-in. field gun, 2 Colts, Launched December, 1884.

CHARLESTON-D., 9,700; speed, 22.04 knots; armament, 14 6-in., 18 3-in. R. F.; 12 3-pdr. semi-auto.; 4 1-pdr. auto., 8 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 3-in. R. F. field guns, 2 30-calibre machine, 8.30-calibre auto. Launched January, 1904.

CHATTAN DOGA-D., 3,200; speed, 16.65 knots; armament, 10 5-in., 8 6-pdr. and 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colt autos, 13-in. field gun. Launched March, 1903.

*ΜΙΝΝΕΑΡOLIS-Same as Columbia; 4 T. Launched August, 1893, 4NEWARK-D., 4,083; speed, 19 knots; armament, 12 6-in. R. F.; 6 3-in, R. F.; 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. field gun, Launched March, 1890.

NEW ORLEANS-D., 3,430; speed, 20 knots; armament, same as Albany. Launched December, 1896.

OLYMPIA-D., 5,685; speed, 21.686 knots; armament, 4 8-in. B. L. R.; 10 5in. R. F. B. L. R.; 14 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Gatling, 1 Colt. Launched Novem ber, 1892.

RALEIGH-D., 3,183; speed, 19 knots; armament, 11 5-in. R. F.; 8 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts, 1 3-in. field gun. Launched March, 1892.

SAN FRANCISCO-D., 4,083; speed, 19.525 knots; armament, 12 6-in. B. L. R.; 10 6-pdr, 4 1-pdr., 2 Colts. Launched October, 1899.

ST. LOUIS-D., 9,700; speed, 22 knots; armament, same as Charleston. Launched May, 1905.

TACOMA-D., 3,200; speed, 16.5 knots; armament, same as Chattanooga. Launched June, 1903.

Unprotected Steel Cruisers. DETROIT-D., 2,072, speed, 18.71 knots; armament, 10 5-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. R. F. field gun. Launched October, 1891. MARBLEHEAD-D., 2,072; speed, 18.44 knots; armament, 10 5-in, R. F.; 66-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts: 1 3-in. field gun. Launched August, 1902.

MONTGOMERY-D., 2,072; speed, 19.06 knots; armament, 4 6-pdr.; 5 T. Launched December, 1891.

Scout Cruisers.

BIRMINGHAM-D., 3,750; speed, 24 knots; armament, 12 3-in. R. F.; 2 submerged T.

CHESTER-Same as Birmingham. SALEM-Same as Birmingham. Unarmored Steel Gunboats. BENNINGTON-D., 1,664; speed, 17.5 knots; armament, 8 4-in. B. L. R.; 4 6-pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt auto. Launched June, 1890.

CASTINE-D., 1,177; speed, 16,032 knots; armament, 8 4-in. R. F.; 4 6-pdr., 21-pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt auto. Launched May, 1892.

CHICAGO-D., 4,500; speed, 18 knots; armament, 4 8-in. B. L. R.; 14 5-in. R. F.; 9 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts; 1 3-in. R. F. field gun. Launched Decem-2.30-calibre Colts. Launched March,

ber, 1885.

CINCINNATI-D., 3,183; speed, 19 knots; armament, 11 5-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 8 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr., 13-in. R. F. field gun; 2 Colts. Launched November, 1892.

CLEVELAND-Same as Chattanooga. Launched September, 1901. COLUMBIA-D., 7,350; speed, 22.8 knots; armament, 13-in. B. L. R.; 2 6-in., 8 4-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 12 6-pdr., 21 pdr. R. F.; 2 1-pdr auto.; 2 Colts; 13in. R. F. field gun, Launched July, 1892. *DENVER-Same as Chattanooga.

Launched June, 1902.

DES MOINES-Same as Chattanooga. Launched September, 1902.

CONCORD-D., 1,620; steed, 16.8 knots; armament, 6 6-in. B. L. R.; 2 6pdr., 2 3-pdr. R. F.: 2 37-mm. H. R. C.; 1896.

*DON JUAN DE AUSTRIA-D., 1,130; speed, 14 knots; armament, 6 4-in. R. F. G.; 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts. Launched 1887.

ISLA DE CUBA-D., 1,030; speed, 16 knots; armament, 4 4-in. R. F. G.; 4 6pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts.

ISLA DE LUZON-Same as the Isla

de Cuba.

*MACHIAS-D., 1,177; speed, 15.46 knots; armament, 8 4-in, R. F. B. L. R.; 4 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched December, 1891.

PETREL-D., S92; speed, 11.79 knots: armament, 4 6-in. B. L. R.; 2 3-pdr., 2 Unarmored Composite Gunboats. ANNAPOLIS-D., 1,060; speed, 13.17 knots; armament, 84-in., 4 6-pdr., 21-October, 1900. pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched December, 1896.

1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts auto. Launched October, 1888.

TOPEKA-D., 2,255; speed, 16 knots; armament, 6 4 in. R. F. 6 3-pdr., 2 1pdr. R. F.; 1 Colt. Purchased. Launched 1881.

YORKTOWN-D., 1,740; speed, 16.14 knots; armament, 6 6-in. B. L. R.; 23pdr. and 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched April, 1888.

No. 16-Authorized by act of May 4, 1898, but never designed.

Light Draft Gunboats.

HELENA-D., 1,392; speed, 15.5 knots; armament, 8 4-in., 4 6-pdr. R. F., 4 1pdr. R. F., 2 Colts. Launched January, 1896.

NASHVILLE-D., 1,371; speed, 16.30 knots; armament, 8 4-in., 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched October, 1895.

WILMINGTON-D., 1,392; speed, 15.08 knots; armament, 84-in, R. F. G.; 46pdr., 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 4 Colts. Launched October, 1895.

BARRY-D., 420: speed, 28.12 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched March, 1902.

*CHAUNCEY-D., 420; speed, 28.64 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched October, 1901.

DALE-D., 420; speed, 28.10 knots: armament same as Bainbridge. Launched July, 1900.

DECATUR-Same as Dale. Launched September, 1900. *HOPKINS-D., 408; speed, 29.02 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched April, 1902.

HULL-D., 408; speed. 28.03 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched June, 1902.

*LAWRENCE-D., 446; speed, 28.40 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched November, 1900.

MACDONOUGH-D., 430; speed, 28.03 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched December. 1900.

PAUL JONES-D., 482; speed, 28.91 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched June, 1902.

PERRY-D., 482; speed, 28.32 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched

DUBUQUE-D., 1,085; speed, 12.90 armament, 64-in. R. F. G.; 4 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr. R. F. 2 Colts. Launched August, 1904.

knots; armament same Launched December, 1896. PADUCAH-D., 1,085; speed, 12 knots; armament same as Dubuque. Launched October, 1904.

PRINCETON-D., 1.103; speed, 10.64 knots; armament same as Annapolis. Launched June, 1897.

VICKSBURG-D., 1,014; speed, 12.71

knots; armament same Launched December, 1896.

Annapolis.

WHEELING-D., 1,029; speed, 12.88 knots; armament same as Annapolis. Launched March, 1897.

Unarmored Vessels-Special Class. DOLPHIN-Dispatch boat; D., 1,486; speed, 15.5 knots; armament, 24-in. R. F. B. L. R.; 36-pdr., 4 3-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched April, 1884.

*VESUVIUS-Dynamite cruiser; D., 929; speed, 21.42 knots; armament, 3 3-pdr. R. F.; 5 T. Launched April, 1888.

SEVERN-Training ship (sailing); D., 1,175; armament, 6 4-in., 4 6-pdr. and 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Launched June, 1899.

CUMBERLAND-Steel training ship (salling); D., 1,800; armament same as Severn. Launched August, 1904.

INTREPID-Training ship (sailing); same as Cumberland. Launched October, 1904.

BOXER-Wooden training ship (sail ing); D., 345; no armament. October, 1904.

Launched

Torpedo-Boat Destroyers. BAINBRIDGE-D., 420; speed, 28.45 knots; armament, 2 long 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes; 2 3-in. R. F.; 56-pdr. R. F. Launched August, 1901.

PREBLE-D., 482; speed, 28.03 knots; armament same as Bainbridge. Launched March, 1901.

'STEWART-D., 420; speed, 29.69 knots; armamer.t same as Bainbridge. Launched May. 1902.

*TRUXTUN-D., 433; speed, 29.58 knots; armament, 23-in. R. F. and 66pdr.; 2 long 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched August, 1901.

WHIPPLE-D., 433;

speed,

28.24

knots; armament same as Truxtun. Launched August, 1901.

4WORDEN-D., 433; speed, 29.86 knots. same as Truxtun. Launched

armament

August, 1901.

Torpedo Boats (all Twin Screws). BAGLEY-D., 175; speed, 29.15 knots; armament, 31-pdr. R. F.: 3 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched September, 1900.

BAILEY-D., 280; speed. 30.198 knots; armament, 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched December, 1899.

BARNEY-D., 175; speed, 29.04 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched July 1. 1900.

BIDDLE-D., 175; speed, 28.57 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched May, 1901.

BLAKELEY-D., 196; speed, 25.58 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched November, 1900.

CUSHING D. 105; speed, 22.5 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched January, 1890.

DAHLGREN-D., 146.4; speed. 30 knots; armament, 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched May, 1898.

DAVIS-D.. 154; speed, 23.41 knots: armament, 31-pdr. R. F.; 3 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched June, 1898. DE LONG-D., 196; speed, 25.52 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched November, 1900.

DU PONT-D., 165; speed, 28.58 knots; armament, 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 3 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched March, 1897.

ERICSSON-D., 120; speed, 24 knots; armament, 4 1-pdr. R. F.; 318-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched May, 1894 FARRAGUT-D., 279; speed, 30.13 knots; armament same as Bailey. Launched July, 1898.

FOOTE-D., 142; speed, 24.534 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched October, 1896.

FOX-D., 154; speed, 23.13 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched July, 1898.

GOLDSBOROUGH-D., 255; speed, 30 knots; armament same as Bailey. Launched July, 1899.

GWIN-D., 45.78; speed, 20.88 knots; armament, 11-pdr. R. F.; 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched November,

1897.

MACKENZIE-D., 65; speed, 20.11 knots; armament same as Gwin. Launched February, 1898.

M'KEE-D., 65; speed, 19.82 knots; armament, 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 218-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched March, 1898. MANLEY-Yarrow boat; purchased 1898. MORRIS-D., 104.75; speed, 24 knots; armament same as Du Pont. Launched April, 1898.

NICHOLSON-D., 218.47; speed, 25.75 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched September, 1901.

O'BRIEN-D., 219.61; speed, 25 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched September, 1900,

PORTER-D., 165; speed, 28.63 knots; armament same as Du Pont. Launched September, 1896.

RODGERS-D., 142; speed, 24.49 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched November, 1896.

ROWAN-D., 210; speed, 27.074 knots; armament same as Du Pont. Launched April, 1898.

SHUBRICK-D., 200; speed, 26.07 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched

October, 1899.

SOMERS-D., 150; speed, 17.5 knots; armament, 4 1-pdr. R. F., 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes, 1 submerged bow tube. Purchased in 1898,

STOCKTON-D., 200; speed, 26.03 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched December, 1899.

STRINGHAM-D., 340; speed, 30 knots; armament, 4 6-pdr. R. F.; 2 18-in. Whitehead torpedo tubes. Launched June, 1899. TALBOT-D., 46%; speed, 21.15 knots; armament same as Gwin. Launched November, 1897.

T. A. M, CRAVEN-D., 146.4; speed, 30 knots; armament same as Dahlgren. Launched September, 1899.

200;

THORNTON-D., speed, 27.57 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched May, 1890.

TINGEY-D., 165; speed, 26 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched March, 1901.

WILKES-D., 165; speed, 25.99 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched September, 1901.

WINSLOW-D.. 142; speed, 24.82 knots; armament same as Bagley. Launched January. 1897.

Iron and Wooden Steam Vessels. ADAMS-Wooden; D., 1,400; speed, 9.8 knots; armament, 64-in., 26-pdr. and 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Built 1874-'76. Station ship, Tutuila, Samoa,

ALBERT-Iron; D., 1,110; speed, 10 knots; armament, 64-in. and 4 6-pdr. R. F. 1 Colt. Built 1873-75.

ENTERPRISE - Wooden; D., 1,375; speed, 11.4 knots; no armament. Nautical schoolship of Massachusetts. Built 1873-76. ESSEX-Wooden; D., 1,375; speed, 10.4 knots; armament, 6 4-in., 4 6-pdr. and 2 1-pdr. R. F.; 2 Colts. Naval Militia, Ohio. Built 1874-76,

HARTFORD-Wooden; D., 2,790; speed, 12 knots; armament, 95-in., 4 1-pdr. and 8 6-pdr. R. F.; 13-in. field and 2 Colts. Built 1858; rebuilt, 1898. LANCASTER-Wooden; D., 3,250; speed, 9.6 knots; armament, 10 5-in, R. F.; 6 6-pdr. and 2 1-pår. R. F; receiving ship, League Island Navy Yard. Built

1858.

WOLVERINE, formerly MICHIGANIron; D., 658; speed, 10.5 knots; armament, 6 6-pdr, R. F.; 2 1-pdr. R. F.: 2 Gatlings. Built 1844.

MOHICAN-Wooden, D., 1,900; speed, 10.65 knots; armament, 64-in, R. F. 4 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr., 2 Colts; apprentice training ship. Built 1872; rebuilt 1883. Station ship, Subig Bay, Philippires.

PHILADELPHIA-Steel; D. 4,410; speed, 19.68; no armament. Receiving ship. Puget Sound Navy Yard.

PINTA-Iren; D., 550; speed, 8.5 knots; no armament; Naval Militia duty, Callfornia. Built 1865.

RANGER-Iron; D., 1,261, speed, 10 knots; armament, 6 4 in. R. F.; 4 6-pdr. R. F. 1 Colt. Built 1873-'76. Naval station, Cavite, Philippines.

REINA MERCEDES-D.. 2,835; no armament; receiving ship, Newport Training Station. Captured from Spain.

Wooden Sailing Ships. ALLIANCE-Training ship; D., 1,375; armament, 6 4-in. R. F.; 46-pdr., 2 1pdr, and 2 Colts. Built 1873-76. tion ship, Culebra, Porto Rico. CONSTELLATION Training

Sta

ship,

Newport; D., 1,970; armament, 6 6-pdr., 1854.

STILETTO (Single Screw)-D., 31; speed, 18.22 knots; wooden vessel; 24 1-pdr., 23-in, field guns, 2 Colts. Built Howell torpedoes.

der.

EAGRE-D., 275. No armament. TenJAMESTOWN-Quarantine ship; D., 1,150. Built 1845.

MONONGAHELA-Training Squadron; D., 2,100; armament, 6 4-in. R. F., 4 6-pdr., 1 3-in. field gun, 2 Colts, Built 1862, as steam vessel. Storeship, Guantanamo, Cuba..

PORTSMOUTH-D., 1,125; no armament; Naval Militia service, New Jersey. Built 1843.

ST. MARY'S-D., 1,025; no armament; nautical schoolship, New York. Built 1844.

SARATOGA-D., 1,025; no armament; nautical schoolship, Philadelphia. Built 1842,

Auxiliary Cruisers..

BUFFALO Steel; D., 6,000; speed, 14.5 knots; armament, 2 5-in., 4 4 in. R. F., 6 6-pdr., 2 Colts. Purchased 1898.

DIXIE-Steel; D., 6,114; speed, 16 knots;

SUMMARY OF VESSELS IN UNITED
Fit for Service or Under Repair.

armament, 8 5-in, R. F., 4 6-pdr., 4 1pår., 1 3-in, field gun, 2 Colts. Purchased 1898.

PANTHER-Iron; D., 3,380; speed, 13 knots; armament, 65-in., 2 4-in. R. F., 6 3-pdr., 1 3-in, field gun, 1 Colt. Purchased 1898.

PRAIRIE-Iron; D., 6,620; speed, 14.5 knots; armament, 8 6-in. R. F., 6 6-pdr., 4 3-pdr., 4 1-pdr., 2 Colts. Purchased 1898.

YANKEE-Iron; D., 6,225; speed, 12.5 knots; armament, 8 5-in. R. F., 6 6-pdr., 2 1-pdr., 2 Colts. Purchased 1898.

16 Supply ships and hospital ships...... 14

First class battleships.

Second class battleship.

Section 13 of the Navy Personnel bill, which became a law or. March 3, 1899, provided that "after June 30, 1899, commissioned officers of the line of the Navy and of the Medical and Pay Corps shall receive the same pay and allowances, except forage, as are or may be provided by or in pursuance of law ior officers of corresponding rank in the Army: Provided, that such officers when on shore duty shall receive the allowances, but 15 per centum less pay than when on sea duty; but this provision shall not apply to warrant officers commissioned under Section 12 of this act. Provided further, that when naval officers are detailed for shore duty beyond seas they shall receive the same pay and allowances as are or may be provided by or in pursuance of law for officers of the Army detailed for duty in similar places." The pay of officers of the Army of and below the rank of colonel is increased 10 per cent for each five years of service in the grade, until the increase amounts to 40 per cent of the original pay, when no further increase may be made. The pay of a retired officer is 75 per cent of the highest pay of his grade on the active list.

The relative rank between officers of the Navy (whether on the active or retired list) and officers of the Army is as follows: Admiral with general, rear admiral with major general and brigadier general, captain with colonel, commander with lieutenant colonel, lieutenant commander with major, lieutenant with captain, lieutenant of junior grade with first lieutenant, ensign with second lieutenant.

The Naval Appropriation act, approved June 29, 1906, abolished the distinction between sea and shore pay, officers on shore duty formerly suffering a loss of 15 per cent in compensation. It also provided for retirements under certain circumstances,

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