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NH 42115 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889

Photo #: NH 42115 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
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Title: Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
Description: Harbor from Mulinuu Point. Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows Apia Harbor, with U.S., German and British warships, and civilian shipping, at anchor prior to the storm. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 42115
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