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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 45983

USS Monocacy
(1866-1903)

Some of her officers and crewmen ice skating near the ship, while she was laid up for the winter at Tongku, China, January 1897.
Note men standing by the 37mm revolving cannon at Monocacy's bow and stern, a precaution against hostile action.

Collection of Rear Admiral Ammen Farenholt, USN(MC), 1931.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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25 June 2001