LAUNCH 

18 MAY 1912
 

Photos 2, 3 and 4 are courtesy of Manny Prince

1

Note the two starboard torpedo tubes, by the edge of the ramp.  Above the white hull section is a layer of wood.

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4

Capt Grant, the 1st TEXAS skipper, is in the photo.  He is next to the lady with the large white hat (just to the right of the photo center).