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Photo #: NH 97924

Samoan Hurricane of 15-16 March 1889


Scene in the southeastern corner of Apia Harbor, Upolu, Samoa, looking easterly, during cleanup and salvage efforts shortly after the hurricane. Ship wreckage, debris, a beached sailing craft and ships' boats are visible. At the extreme left is the jibboom of the beached USS Nipsic. The United States Consulate is one of the buildings in the right part of the image.

Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Collection of Admiral Hilary P. Jones, who, as an Ensign, was one of Nipsic's officers during this storm.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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18 March 2002