B-class
USS B-1
USS B-2
USS B-3
The USS Tarantula (B-3) parading during the "Hudson-Fulton Celebration" held on the Hudson River from September 25 to October 9, 1909.
In New York and New Jersey it was an elaborate commemoration of the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton's first successful commercial application of the paddle steamer.
There is no information as to the exact location of the photo but the day is sunny and the ships are dressed with flags and bunting. The large ships are crowded with spectators.
The Dutch flag is hoisted to the top of the periscope. Henry Hudson was employed by the Dutch East India Company at the time he discovered and explored the river named for him.
Photo In The Private Collection Of Ric Hedman
