DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
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WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 63854
Steamship Somerset (1864-1887)
Watercolor by Erik Heyl, painted for use in his book "Early
American Steamers", Volume I.
This steamship served as USS Nereus during 1864-1865 and
had a long commercial career after the Civil War.
Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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