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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 44710

USS Nipsic
(1879-1913)

The ship's propeller on display at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, circa the 1890s.
This four-bladed propeller was badly bent when Nipsic went ashore during the 15-16 March 1889 hurricane at Apia, Samoa.

Collection of Rear Admiral Ammen Farenholt, USN(MC).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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20 March 2001