San Francisco Bay. California Volunteers on the transport USAT "Sherman" with escort ships, returning from Manila and the Spanish American War. Tugboat "Sea King" (San Francisco) at left. At center right, "Monticello" (Vallejo) with banners for Citizens Reception Committee and Executive Committee. Telegraph Hill in far right background. Flotilla met "Sherman" at the Golden Gate and sailed back into the bay with her. Likely taken from (GGNRA/Wulzen GOGA 18480)