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NH 47524 William F.C. Nindemann

Photo #: NH 47524  William F.C. Nindemann
Title: William F.C. Nindemann
Description: Seaman, U.S. Navy One of the two survivors of Lieutenant Commander George DeLong's men from USS Jeannette, who had landed at the head of the Lena Delta, Siberia, in September 1881. Nindemann and Seaman Louis P. Noros were sent for help, and the rest of the men perished during October and November, while they were absent seeking assistance. Engraved portrait, with a facsimile of Nindemann's signature, copied from The Voyage of the Jeannette ..., Volume II, page 805, edited by Emma DeLong, published in 1884. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 47524
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