The Wasp — 1876 — page 98: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (October 1875) shows an illustration of Fort Calmavez in San Francisco Harbor. The image depicts military fortifications and what appears to be a steamship or military vessel in the harbor waters, with various defensive structures visible. Without additional satirical text or commentary visible on this page, it appears to be primarily a documentary illustration rather than a political cartoon. The context for satire—if any exists—is unclear from what's shown. This may be part of a larger article about Bay Area military installations or harbor developments during the 1870s, a period when such infrastructure was significant to San Francisco's strategic importance.