Photo #: NH 42120
Hurricane at Apia, Samoa, 15-16 March 1889
"Trenton dragging along the reefs"
Artwork by Rear Admiral Lewis A. Kimberly, contained in his personal
journal of the Apia Hurricane. It shows USS Trenton during
the height of the storm, with her anchors dragging as she is
pushed deeper into Apia Harbor. Note that she is shown with steam
up. Water entering through her low hause pipes (visible at her
bow) ultimately put out her fires, greatly reducing her ability
to survive the wind and waves.
Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation. Donation of Miss
Elsie S. Kimberly, January 1958.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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