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Photo #: NH 1569

Messina Earthquake, 28 December 1908


Italian soldiers recovering earthquake victims from wrecked buildings in Messina, Sicily. Photographed on or about 9 January 1909. Ships of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet called at Messina to render what assistance they could provide.

Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, 1928.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 24 September 2008