The Navy retained most of them well into the next century, using the larger ones as training ships, transports and destroyer tenders. Dixie , Prairie , Panther and Peoria remained in service until the early 1920s. This page features views of most of these nine ships. In all cases, clicking on the small photograph will prompt a larger view of the same image . U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
View looks aft from near the bow, on the port side.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Crewmen swabbing the forward spar deck, during the Spanish- American War, 1898. Ensign Peter T. Coyle is on the bridge, overlooking the scene. Note ship's bell at right. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.