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Photo #: NH 63878
Massachusetts (American Steamship 1860-1892)
Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1951, painted for use in his book "Early
American Steamers", Volume I.
Completed in 1860, this steamer served as USS Massachusetts
in 1861-1867. In 1868, following her return to civilian use,
she was renamed Crescent City.
Courtesy of Erik Heyl.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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