USS Chicago (protected cruiser) (CA-14/CL-14/IX-5)
Entry/Object ID
PC00221
Description
Starboard side view of the Chicago at anchor flying Union Jack from Bow Staff & US Colors from gaff at aftermast two small boats at after quarter, two crewmen sidecleaners admidship, launched 5 December 1885, reclassified CL-14 in 1921,renamed Alton and reclassified IX-5 on 16 July 1928, floundered in Mid Pacific while being towed from Honolulu to San Francisco July 1936.
