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Photo #: NH 102938

S.S. West Carnifax
(American Freighter, 1918)

In a European port, circa 1919.
Note U.S. Navy officer and two armed guards on the wharf.
This ship served as USS West Carnifax (ID # 3812) between the end of December 1918 and May 1919.

Collection of Walter F. Merdian. Courtesy of his son, Walter M. Merdian, 1977.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 19 April 2005