Uss Brooklyn Collection

USS Brooklyn (ACR-3), United States Navy Warship, armored cruiser, 1890s
Vintage illustration of USS Brooklyn (ACR-3), United States Navy Warship, armored cruiser, 1890s

Lower Mississippi River defenses against Union ships, 1862
Route of the USS " Brooklyn" past Fort Jackson, Civil War battle of New Orleans, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

U.S.S. Brooklyn, forecastle deck, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, forecastle deck, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, c1898. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, c1898. Photo shows the USS Brooklyn, ACR-3, probably taken at the Spanish-American War Victory Celebration in New York on 5 October, 1898, given the all-gray paint job. (Source: C)

U.S.S. Brooklyn, "Hogan's Alley", between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown. U.S.S
U.S.S. Brooklyn, "Hogan's Alley", between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, apprentice boys at school, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, apprentice boys at school, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, Asst. Engineer Ryan, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, Asst. Engineer Ryan, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, Lieut. Doyle, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, Lieut. Doyle, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, Captain Cook and officers, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, Captain Cook and officers, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, barber shop, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, barber shop, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, gundeck, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, gundeck, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, between 1896 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Brooklyn, between 1896 and 1897

Armored Cruiser USS Brooklyn - Scanned 1899 Engraving

The Spanish-American War, the Great Naval Battle near Santiago de Cuba, Admiral Cerveras Attempt to leave the Harbour
1063666 The Spanish-American War, the Great Naval Battle near Santiago de Cuba, Admiral Cerveras Attempt to leave the Harbour (litho) by Wyllie

American Civil War, Naval Battle USS Brooklyn Vs CSS Manassas
Illustration OF A American Civil War, Naval Battle USS Brooklyn Vs CSS Manassas

United States Armoured Cruiser Brooklyn, c1890s. The second ship of that name, USS Brooklyn served in the US Navy from 1896 until 1921

U. S. S. Brooklyn, Brooklyn (Cruiser), Cruisers (Warships), American, 1899
U.S.S. Brooklyn, Brooklyn (Cruiser), Cruisers (Warships), American, 1899

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USS Brooklyn was a United States Navy ship that served during the Spanish-American War and World War I. Commissioned in 1896, this cruiser played a crucial role in protecting American interests overseas and projecting power across the globe. With its impressive speed and firepower, USS Brooklyn became known as "Old Betsy" by her crew. Throughout its service, USS Brooklyn participated in numerous battles and operations, including the Battle of Santiago de Cuba where it helped destroy the Spanish fleet. The ship also patrolled Caribbean waters to enforce American interests in the region. After World War I, USS Brooklyn was decommissioned and eventually sold for scrap in 1930. Despite its relatively short lifespan, this historic vessel left a lasting legacy on the U.S. Navy and remains an important part of American naval history. Today, we remember USS Brooklyn for its bravery, dedication to duty, and service to our country.