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NH 75466 New York Navy Yard

Photo #: NH 75466  New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York
Title: New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York
Description: View of the Boxer Monument and its vicinity, taken in 1876. An old cannon and the former Confederate David-type torpedo boat Midge are on exhibit near the monument. Buildings visible in the background include, from left to right): Building # 34 (Old Reservoir, Dispensary & Laboratory), Building # 33 (Provisions and Clothing Store) and Building # 31 (Old Stores). Note Midge's partially deployed spar torpedo. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 75466
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