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Photo # NH 42114:  'Appearance of the harbor before the Hurricane'.  Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, USN

Online Library of Selected Images:
-- EVENTS -- The 1880s -- 1889

Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889 --
Charts and Views before the Storm


This page features views of Apia, Samoa, just before the hurricane of 15-16 March 1889 and charts related to that event.

For other images related to the March 1889 Apia hurricane, see:

  • Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.

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    Photo #: NH 42111

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "Position of the Samoan Islands Relative to the High Ways of Commerce Between America and the Antipodes."
    Map drawn by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 87KB; 645 x 675 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42112

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "Picture History of the Samoan Hurricane of the 16th of March 1889."
    Map of Upolu Island, Samoa, with Apia Harbor on its northern shore, drawn by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, as the frontispiece and title page of his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 110KB; 740 x 570 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42113

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "Plan of the harbor of Apia, with positions of the ships before, and after the hurricane."
    Chart drawn by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane.
    The chart gives locations for the U.S. Navy ships Trenton, Vandalia and Nipsic; German Navy ships Olga, Adler and Eber; and the British Navy ship Calliope.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 253KB; 1200 x 875 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42141

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "Sketch of Apia Harbor showing Position of Wrecked Vessels after the Gale, Etc."
    Sketch map by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 71KB; 740 x 510 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42114

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "Appearance of the harbor before the Hurricane."
    Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows U.S., German and British warships, as well as civilian shipping, anchored in Apia Harbor.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 95KB; 740 x 560 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42115

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "Harbor from Mulinuu Point."
    Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows Apia Harbor, with U.S., German and British warships, and civilian shipping, at anchor prior to the storm.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 104KB; 740 x 600 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42116

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "Apia facing the Entrance of Harbor"
    Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows a waterfront scene at Apia prior to the storm.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 113KB; 740 x 510 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42117

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "Vandalia before the Hurricane"
    Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows USS Vandalia at anchor in Apia Harbor prior to the storm. She has not yet made preparations for heavy weather, as top and topgallant masts are still up.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 110KB; 740 x 565 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42118

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "The Adler before the Hurricane"
    Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows the German gunboat Adler at anchor in Apia Harbor prior to the storm, and before she had made heavy weather preparations.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 110KB; 740 x 565 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 42119

    Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889


    "The Trenton before the Hurricane"
    Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows USS Trenton at anchor in Apia Harbor prior to the storm, before she had made heavy weather preparations.

    Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 117KB; 740 x 555 pixels

     

    For other images related to the March 1889 Apia hurricane, see:

  • Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.


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