<p>The ships Garonne and Athenian would be loaded with horses, equipment and soldiers for the Philippine American War.</p>
<p>Caption by MOHAI staff.

 Handwritten on photo: Transports for the Philippine Islands 459 Wilse
Handwritten by photographer under photo in album: Transports Garonne, Athenian</p>
<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Philippines History Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Cavalry Operations; Merchant Ships--United States; Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle</li></ul>
<bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Anders_Beer_Wilse" class="extiw" title="w:en:Anders Beer Wilse"><span title="Norwegian photographer">Anders Beer Wilse</span></a>
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Taken on 1 August 1899
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