As a midshipman at the Naval Academy, E. Tod Wayne was selected to complete his midshipman cruise onboard the USS Maine.  The items in this collection are from the USS Maine's trip to California before it was replaced by a West Coast battleship for the remainder of the cruise.  

The stars above are from the midshipman's uniform, saved with his cruise effects.  At right, the menu from the USS Maine for Thanksgiving while the ship was at League Island, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

A Pass for the Tramway

The pass at left was issued to officers of the fleet to ride the Rio de Janeiro Tramway.  The tram passed the President's Palace running through the finest residential area of the city and ending at the Botanical Gardens.

Members of the American colony in Rio de Janeiro coordinated a repectionn for the men of the American Fleet through the local YMCA, the American Consulate General, and the Seamen's Society.  The map to the left is the inset to the booklet below providing a list of excursions and sites for sailors during their visit to the City.

Midshipman Tod participated in the crossing the line initiation on the USS Maine.  At right is the wallet-sized edition of his certificate.  To see photos and other items related to this ceremony visit:  Neptunus Rex