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.
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