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NH 45863 Captain Cornelius M. Schoonmaker, USN

Captain Cornelius M. Schoonmaker, USN
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Title: Captain Cornelius M. Schoonmaker, USN
Caption: A photograph taken in the late 1880s by Schulty of Kingston, New York. Captain Schoonmaker lost his life in Apia Harbor, Samoa, during the hurricane of 16-17 March 1889, while in command of the USS VANDALIA.
Description: Courtesy of Mr. Frederick E.W. Darrow of Saugerties, New York, 29 July 1931.
Catalog #: NH 45863
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Photo by Schulty of Kingston, New York.
After this Year: 1880
Before this Year: 1889
Original Medium: BW Photo, Cabinet Card
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