Admiral Frank H. Schofield became commander-in-chief of the United States Fleet, succeeding Admiral Jehu V. Chase on a ceremony aboard the U. S. S. Texas, just off the coast of Los Angeles Harbor.
A whaleboat operated by junior officers takes Admiral Chase away from dreadnought Texas to the waiting destroyer Lea for his voyage to San Diego, where he will enjoy a three-week vacation with his family.
Admiral Frank H. Schofield became commander-in-chief of the United States Fleet, succeeding Admiral Jehu V. Chase on a ceremony aboard the U. S. S. Texas, just off the coast of Los Angeles Harbor.
Admiral Frank H. Schofield became commander-in-chief of the United States Fleet, succeeding Admiral Jehu V. Chase on a ceremony aboard the U. S. S. Texas, just off the coast of Los Angeles Harbor.
Admiral William V. Pratt, chief of naval operations, is greeted by officers as he boards the U.S.S. Texas to speak at the transfer of command ceremony. He is pictured here wearing a black hat.