| In 1907-1908, Stewart, as part of the Torpedo Flotilla,
accompanied the Atlantic Fleet on a practice cruise to the Pacific. They
sailed from Hampton Roads 2 December 1907, under Lt. Julius F. Hellweg,
exchanging courtesies at various Mexican and South American ports en route.
After target Practice in Magdalena Bay, the Flotilla arrived at San
Diego 28 April 1908 and then proceeded to San Francisco arriving 6 May
1908, in time for the review of the combined Atlantic and Pacific Fleets
by the Secretary of the Navy.
Stewart was detached on the west coast, and the Great White
Fleet continued on its cruise, showing the flag around the world.
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