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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 53761

USS Governor Russell (1898-99)


Taking green water over her bow during a storm off the U.S. Atlantic Coast, circa July-September 1898.
Note canvas protective wrapping around the 5"/40 gun mounted on this converted ferryboat's low forecastle, and furled awning overhead.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Posted 10 April 1998
Coding updated 18 October 2001