U.S. Atlantic Scouting Fleet in the Caribbean. Destroyers rafted together, and performing routine housekeeping and maintenance tasks. Fabrics are drying and airing on decks and sailors are engaged in washing. painting, and other activities. Hull numbers identify the USS Hatfield (No. 231) and USS Brooks (No. 232). View of the funnels and guns of respective ships, all in a row. Flotilla of small boats being used by sailors around the raft of destroyers. Mountains and sand hills in background. Tarpolins are spread and tied to provide shade on decks. Officers and sailors on outside bridges of the destroyers.