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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 65901

HMS Wivern
(British Turret Ironclad, 1865-1922)

In harbor, circa the 1870s or 1880s. Her rig had been reduced, as seen here, in about 1868, and she was sent to Hong Kong in 1880 as a harbor defense ship.
Note the ship-of-the-line being repainted in the left background.

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

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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17 July 2001