The picture shows a view of the front cover and two sample pages from inside this 1925 United States Navy Hampton Roads to Hawaii Cruise Souvenir Booklet. The back cover has another colorful Hawaii Beach scene with a Native hunting fish with a spear. Inside this (32) page booklet are many pictures along with the tale of the Sailors journey from Virginia through the Panama Canal and out to the Hawaiian Islands. The U.S. Navy ships that took part in this 1925 cruise are as follows: U.S.S. Wright U.S.S. Jason U.S.S. Sandpiper U.S.S. Teal Each photograph in the booklet has a title or caption They read as follows: U.S.S. Wright Leaving Hampton Roads U.S.S. Jason Shoves Off Morning At Colon Through The Canal Gatun Locks U.S.S. Sandpiper and U.S.S. Teal In Culebra Cut The Plaza, Panama City The Cathedral, Panama City Chiriqui Prison, Panama City Santo Thomas Hospital, Panama City The Golden Alter, Panama City Statue Of Balboa Ruined Cathedral, Old Panama Nuuanu Pali Hawaiian Night Hawiian Life Hawaiian Coast Scene Swimming and Surf Boarding In Hawaii Kaneohe Bay Lily Pond Rice Fields Hawaiian Girl Enjoying Her Meal Of Poi Waikiki Beach Squid Fishing Some Of The Trees, Fruits, and Shrubs of Hawaii Hawaiian Luau The booklet measures 6'' x 9''. It is in excellent condition with only light wear from handling. The original owners name is written on the top of the front cover as pictured. |