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NH 42126 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889

Photo #: NH 42126  Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
Title: Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
Description: View of the bow of the Nipsic and beach before the American Consul Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows the southeastern beach of Apia Harbor soon after the storm, with the bow of USS Nipsic at left. The U.S. Consulate was in this part of the town. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 42126
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