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NH 63405 USS Nipsic (1879-1913)

Photo #: NH 63405 USS Nipsic (1879-1913)
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Title: USS Nipsic (1879-1913)
Description: Jury rudder being made for use in the ship's voyage to Hawaii to receive repairs for damage received during the 15-16 March 1889 hurricane. Probably taken at Apia, Upolu, Samoa, circa April-May 1889. The men present are (from left to right) the blacksmith's helper, blacksmith and carpenter's mate who built the rudder as designed and supervised by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, USN. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 63405
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