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NH 42136 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889

Photo #: NH 42136 Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
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Title: Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
Description: Views of the Trenton, Vandalia, Nipsic, & Olga looking from the shore Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows USS Trenton at left, with USS Vandalia sunk along side her. The stern of USS Nipsic is at right, and the German corvette Olga is beached in the distance. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 42136
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