Photo #: NH 105910 S.S. Clara Mennig (Ex-German freighter, 1909) Shown by an unidentified artist flying the American flag, carrying two guns, and with the name Clara Mennig on her bow. This ship was seized by the U.S. in April 1917 and began her first voyage for the U.S. Shipping Board in May. In September 1917 her armed guard was credited with firing on a submarine. Soon afterwards she was renamed Yadkin. Donation of Captain Stephen S. Roberts, USNR (Retired), 2008. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 66KB; 740 x 510 pixels Note: Among other artworks that appear to have been the work of this artist are Photo #s NH 103227 and NH 105248. |
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Image posted 29 June 2008