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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99704

"Watching the outcome of 19,000 Mex whaleboat race. Chefoo, 1923"


USS William B. Preston (DD-344) defeated USS Black Hawk (AD-9) in this contest, with the sum of 19,000 Mexican silver dollars being wagered by interested parties.
Destroyer in the right background appears to be USS Truxtun (DD-229). Black Hawk is at left.

Collection of Lieutenant Commander Waldo B. McLeod, USN (Retired).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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1 November 2004