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NH 1569 Messina Earthquake, 28 December 1908

Photo #: NH 1569 Messina Earthquake, 28 December 1908
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Title: Messina Earthquake, 28 December 1908
Description: Italian soldiers recovering earthquake victims from wrecked buildings in Messina, Sicily. Photographed on or about 9 January 1909. Ships of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet called at Messina to render what assistance they could provide. Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 1569
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