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Steam Valve, USS San Diego, #2010-075-035

<p>A brass steam valve with a circular valve wheel at the top connected to a horizontal tube with two large nuts. The last large nut is screwed into a vertical fitting with two openings at each end. In the middle of fitting is the number “2” with the word “Patented” below followed by an etching of a flag pole and flag. Inside the flag is the letters “200 / Excelesior”. Below the flag is the date “Dec. 4 94”.</p>
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Title: Steam Valve, USS San Diego, #2010-75-35
Caption: Stem Valve from a WWI era ship, USS San Diego (ACR-6)
Description: This steam valve was recovered from a WWI era Armored Cruiser, USS San Diego (ACR-6). In the middle is the number “2” with the word “Patented” below followed by an etching of a flag pole and flag. Inside the flag is the letters “200 / Excelesior” with a date “Dec. 4 94” below. On the other side not seen in the picture are the words “Made By The Kelly & Jones Co” with a unique symbol in the middle.
Accession #: 2010-075-035
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