 The eBay seller said: This was the on board USS Florida, in vicinity of Cuba, part of a 100 card cruise album. |
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The eBay seller said: This was the on board USS Florida, in vicinity of Cuba, part of a 100 card cruise album. |
Juan followed up with more research and found other pictures of this style kite on board ships.
"Views we have taken on board and close to USS Maryland (Armored Cruiser
#8, renamed Frederick in 1916) during 1910-1916."
Target kite being prepared for streaming from the ship's after deck, circa 1912.
Another kite is lying on the deck, to the right. What appears to be a Colt machine
gun is mounted on the hatch beyond, with several Sailors around it, probably
preparing to shoot at the kite. Note the Marine standing by, with his hands in
his pockets.
Courtesy of Lloyd Harmon.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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And lastly these two images of an old cigarette card show a British kite in color:
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In April 2008 eBay offering, Juan won this photo. The description is "Original 1925 photograph taken from the deck of the US Navy destroyer USS Pillsbury".
Thanks again to Juan Miguel Suay Belenguer for this nice contribution to the website. See also Juan's reproduction target kite.
