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NH 82136 USS Bennington Monument

Photo #: NH 82136 USS Bennington Monument
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Title: USS Bennington Monument
Description: San Diego, California Ceremonies dedicating the monument at Fort Rosecrans, overlooking San Diego harbor, 7 January 1908. It was erected in memory of the Navy personnel who lost their lives in the boiler explosion on board USS Bennington (Gunboat # 4) at San Diego on 21 July 1905. North Island and Coronado are in the left background. USS Charleston (Cruiser # 22) is at right. Photographed by Norton-Bennette, 820 Fifth St., San Diego. Collection of Lieutenant Commander Abraham DeSomer, donated by Myles DeSomer, 1975. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 82136
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