USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It consisted of sixteen battleships, organized in four squadrons and accompanied by six destroyers and six auxiliary vessels, and carrying 14, 000 sailors. The ships’ hulls were painted white, giving the flotilla its name: the Great White Fleet.

Detailed explanation-2: -The “Great White Fleet” sent around the world by President Theodore Roosevelt from 16 December 1907 to 22 February 1909 consisted of sixteen new battleships of the Atlantic Fleet. The battleships were painted white except for gilded scrollwork on their bows.

Detailed explanation-3: -President Theodore Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet from Hampton Roads, Virginia, on December 16, 1907, on a world tour to test naval readiness, establish global presence, generate international goodwill, and garner enthusiasm for the U.S. Navy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The fleet’s journey started on December 16, 1907, and concluded on February 22, 1909. Called the Great White Fleet because the ships were painted white instead of modern gray, the fleet covered 43, 000 miles and made twenty port calls on six different continents.