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Photo #: NH 56851-C
"Watering Ship"
Crewmen loading casks of fresh water onto boats, for transport
to U.S. Brig Porpoise, during her anti-slavery cruise
off West Africa, 1848.
Sketch by Captain's Clerk Charles F. Sands, reproduced from his
journal kept on board the Porpoise during this cruise.
Courtesy of Mr. W.F. Sands, 1939.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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