The Wasp — 1877 — page 349: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a straightforward informational illustration rather than political satire. The page depicts Fort Alcatraz's Arsenal and Ordnance Yard in San Francisco Harbor, showing three scenes: 1. **Top**: The main fort building with stored cannonballs and military personnel 2. **Middle**: Naval vessels in the harbor 3. **Bottom**: Military officers and men exercising or training with a 15-inch gun The illustration documents U.S. military facilities and weaponry capability. "The Wasp" magazine, despite its satirical reputation, occasionally published non-satirical military or civic documentation. This appears to be such content—a factual record of fort operations rather than political commentary or caricature.