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NH 42124 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889

Photo #: NH 42124 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
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Title: Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
Description: Western part of the Harbor. Mulinuu point in the distance Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows the southern end of Apia Harbor after the storm, with sheers for salvaging guns from USS Trenton and USS Vandalia in the foreground and the German gunboat Adler on her side in the right center background. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 42124
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