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NH 60652 Loss of USS Milwaukee, January 1917

Photo #: NH 60652 Loss of USS Milwaukee, January 1917
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Title: Loss of USS Milwaukee, January 1917
Description: USS Milwaukee (Cruiser # 21) stranded at Samoa Beach, near Eureka, California. She had gone aground on 13 January 1917 while attempting to salvage the grounded submarine H-3. This photograph was taken soon after her crew had been brought ashore. Note that her flag is still flying from her mainmast. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 60652
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