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NH 79954 USS Merrimac Operation, 3 June 1898

Photo #: NH 79954 USS Merrimac Operation, 3 June 1898
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Title: USS Merrimac Operation, 3 June 1898
Description: Halftone reproduction of a photograph, published in Deeds of Valor, Volume II, page 370, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907. This image shows an artistic interpretation of the scuttling of USS Merrimac across the entrance of Santiago Harbor, Cuba, with portraits of her crew on this mission. The crew members from upper left to right are Lieutenant Richmond P. Hobson, Coxswain Claus K. R. Clausen (note: official sources state Clausen's first name to be Claus, not Randolph), Coxswain Osborn W. Deignan, Watertender Francis Kelly. The crew members from lower left to right are Coxswain John E. Murphy, Chief Master-At-Arms Daniel Montague, Machinist First Class George F. Phillips, and Gunner's Mate First Class George Charette. All the crew members received the Medal of Honor for this operation. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 79954
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