Series 35. USS Pensacola (1885-1887)
Scope and Content
The series consists of the manuscript journal of Admiral Samuel R. Franklin aboard USS Pensacola (Captain George Dewey commanding), describing its recommissioning and voyage to Europe as flagship of the European Squadron. Included in the volume are clippings from the Baltimore Sun newspaper about the voyage and a page from an Italian newspaper showing a map of maneuvers completed at Livorno on July 21, 1887, in the presence of the King.
The volume is available on microfilm.
Historical Note
Originally launched in 1859, USS Pensacola saw action in New Orleans during the Civil War as part of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. Recommissioned in April, 1885, Pensacola operated in European waters until returning to Norfolk in February, 1888, for repairs.