3) Officers inspecting naval gunnery drill, circa 1898, attributed to Andrew Magill. The artillery piece is mounted on a fortification that was apparently modernized during the lull in the revolution that year, the stone arch inscribed 1897. The dividing line between the old stone parapet and the new concrete dome is clearly visible. No doubt the concrete dome and sod were added as a defense against modern artillery. There are fifteen men pictured. Eleven men make up battery with the five-man gun crew with four manning the gun itself, one holding the ram-rod aloft and three men standing beside the cart laden with one shell. Another shell is seen sitting upright on the ground. The artillery spotter is perched atop the sodded-over bunker with his portable telescope resting on a tripod. He is wearing a pistol. Beside him is a gentleman wearing a straw hat and sporting goatee. He appears to be holding a document in his outstretched hand, possibly he is a target calculator.

Two naval men have swords and appear to be officers. Another officer. Another man in straw hat. Two military men, round hats, whites, pistol on one. Four men are manning the gun, one holding ramrod aloft.

A Boudoir-size card (8 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches) containing a print sized 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches.

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