A collection of 42 stereographs showing the American Fleet in Australia, 1908, published by the photographer, George Rose, Melbourne
In August and September 1908 the American Grand Fleet (which included 16 white-painted battleships) visited Sydney and Melbourne during its 14-month world tour. 'George Rose visited both cities armed with his stereoscopic camera and went on board the USSs "Louisiana" and "Wisconsin" taking photographs. He produced exactly 100 views for..... More