Admiral William V. Pratt arrives at the train station from Washington to accompany the battle fleet for the war games in Panama. Photograph appears with the article "FLEET TO PAUSE HERE NEXT YEAR: Entire Naval Force Will Arrive in April, 1932 Visit to Be Climax of Great War Game in Pacific Admiral Pratt Describes Plans for Maneuvers," Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 1931: A1.
Related to article, "All Southland Joins Navy Day Celebration: America's Sea Force Needs Stressed in Program on City Hall Steps; Fleet Holds Open House" Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 1935
Portrait photograph of Captain William O. Spears. He is seated at a desk, photo taken from 3/4 angle. He has his arms laid on the desk, and a few sheets of papers lying on the desk in front of him. He is looking at the camera. He wears a pin striped suit jacket.
The USS Ranger (CV-4) sails in the near distance at center. It sails towards the left and is viewed from its port side. Dark smoke billows out from one of its funnels. In the distance, another ship is partially visible behind and to the left of the USS Ranger. Land forms stretch across the horizon.
At center, the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) sails towards the right. It is viewed from its starboard side. At the ship's stern, the American flag waves and text across the hull reads, "Pennsylvania." A few boats sail alongside the battleship.