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NH 42110 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889

Photo #: NH 42110 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
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Title: Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
Description: Rear Admiral Lewis Ashfield Kimberly U.S.N. painted these pictures of the hurricane at Samoa after his retirement while he lived at 72 Perkins St. West Newton, Massachusetts. I can recall his saying that it was the swift and tremendously strong under tow that was a great factor in keeping the U.S.S. Trenton from pounding down on the sharp reefs as each wave threw her upon them. He also spoke of the spontaneous cheer of the men on the Trenton, as the Calliope drew past and went out to sea. Comments by Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, daughter of Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, concerning the sketches of the Apia hurricane that are contained in his personal journal. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 42110
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