The story of the U.S.S. "Yosemite" in 1898, compiled from available records by Joseph S. Stringham.

THE U. S. S. "YOSEMITE"

Burt R. Shurley, M. D.
Perhaps no man on board was more useful to his fellowmen than Dr. Burt R. Shurley. In his capacity as ship's
apothecary, he ministered to all, whether it was for a sore
toe or a stomach ache. The rank and file appealed to him
directly without answering sick call, and he endeared himself
to them by his quick remedial service. Dr. Shurley was commissioned a colonel in the World War, and headed Medical
Unit No. 36, which gave such wonderful service in France.
He was recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal.
He is a member of the Detroit Board of Education.
George Barr Baker
George Barr Baker, rating, yeoman, 2nd class; assignment,
ship's writer. In this capacity he was clerk to the Captain
and Executive Officer, preparing orders for publication and
keeping all records of the crew and ship's movements and
activities. This assignment was, indeed, a fortunate choice
and a case where the man suited the job. By experience and
training, George B. Baker was a newspaperman and writer,
and since the war has continued this work uninterruptedly.
He accompanied President-elect Hoover on his tour of the
South American countries, and was known as "publicity king"
when Mr. Hoover became President of the United States.
Albert Henry Stanley
Before and after the Spanish-American War, Albert Henry
Stanley, landsman, was employed by the Detroit United
Railway, and thereby gained his knowledge and experience
in city transportation. He later became managing director of
the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey. His activities
and success in the field of transportation attracted attention
abroad. He reorganized the Underground System of the
Grand Omnibus Company of London, England, and in recognition therefor, was knighted by King George V, becoming
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