The USS Olympia

A very interesting photo Mr. Pearson. I have not been up to Philadelphia in many a year, but if I ever do get the chance I will most assuredly visit this magnificent old warship.

I do know something about her though even without resorting to Google. You are correct that she served in WWI, but that was not her greatest claim to fame. No, the Oly had her moment of glory in 1898 as Admiral Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay during the war with Spain.

Perhaps I am wrong, but I believe she is the oldest cruiser left in the world, older even than the Aurora in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Ah, how I would have liked to have made this shot with one of my old 4X5 cameras and a piece of Ilford FP4 B&W film. But even with your modern gear I think you did very well.

Take care. Nice portfolio by the way.