Admiral Togo Felt Right At Home At The Brooklyn Navy Yard...In 1911

Ah, those starched white uniforms, those spiffy convertibles, it's enough to make a girl swoon! The photo above was taken during an official visit by Japanese Admiral Togo to the Brooklyn Navy Yard in August 1911. Below is the New York Times coverage of that day in Brooklyn history complete with official Plaza reception menu.

Togo Enjoys Day At The Navy Yard
Studies Our Newest And Biggest Fighting Ships At Close Range Will inspect the Atlantic Fleet , Reception At Press Club and Dinner At The Plaza

Admiral Count Togo Spent a good part of yesterday fraternizing with American naval officers and inspecting some of the greatest battleships in the world. he was the guest of rear Admiral E.H.C. Leutze, U.S.N. at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and from the moment he landed at the dock near which the great dreadnought Florida is receiving the finishing touches, preparatory to taking her place in the naval line next month, the famous sailor probably felt more at home than at any time since he landed in New York a week ago Friday. The dinner (at the Plaza) was served amid gorgeous floral surroundings, 2000 orchides and an equal number of American beauty roses being used in the decoration. The Plaza's solid gold service was used and this was the menu:

Plaza Menu

Buffet à la Paix
Supreme de Cantaloup, Marachino
Celeri, Olives, Almonds
Tortue Anne
Filet de Kingfish Riojun
Concombre Noiçoise
Selle De Pré Sale Naniwa
Sorbet Chartreuse
Poitrine de Pintade Tsushima
Salade Amiral
Bombe Mikasa
Mignardises Panier
Muscat
Café

Great menu, though I am not quite sure I would have offered the Bombe Mikasa together with the Mignardises...


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