141 - U.S. Torpedo Boat Rowan Built in Seattle

Image 141 - U.S. Torpedo Boat Rowan Built in Seattle
Image 141 - U.S. Torpedo Boat Rowan Built in Seattle

The Rowan was built in 1899 but decommissioned shortly thereafter. It resumed commissioned service in 1908, so this picture was probably taken then - perhaps in honor of the visit of the Great White Fleet May 23-27.

Note the workers down below. The large tube on the deck at the far right appears to be a torpedo launcher; there is another at the far left.