Photo #: NH 42639
United States Exploring Expedition,
Commanded by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, 1838-1842
Brig Porpoise (center) and schooner Sea Gull (left)
separating in heavy seas, probably off Antarctica in March 1839.
Engraving by Jordan & Halpin, after a sketch by Lt. Charles Wilkes,
published in "U.S. Exploring Expedition", Volume I,
page 138.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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