International Naval Review & Jamestown Exposition, Virginia (1907 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the grandeur of the Jamestown Exposition of 1907 through this captivating black and white film. Watch as ships from foreign nations and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet gather for an international naval review, marking the opening of the event. President Theodore Roosevelt, accompanied by his family and guests, arrives aboard the Presidential yacht Mayflower, greeted by a spectacular twenty-one gun salute from each ship. Panoramic shots capture the majestic sight of ships adorned with pennants and flags in Hampton Roads. While individual ships are challenging to identify, dark-colored vessels likely represent foreign nations, except for the German ships, painted white in honor of the occasion. Witness historic moments, including glimpses of British armored cruisers, the Mayflower, and possibly the German imperial flagship Roon. The film concludes with views of the monitor Canonicus, a Civil War relic refurbished for display during the exposition. Experience maritime history come to life in this remarkable footage.

Source :
Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1907) International naval review, Hampton Roads, Virginia. [United States, s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000258/