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NH 49849 USS DAVIS (DD-65) rescuing the crew of U-103

USS DAVIS (DD-65) rescuing the crew of U-103
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Title: USS DAVIS (DD-65) rescuing the crew of U-103
Caption: "German submarine U-103 shown in sinking condition immediately after having been rammed by H.M.S. OLYMPIC off the south coast of Ireland, 3:50 A.M. 12 May 1918. The U.S. destroyer DAVIS commanded by Commander W.V. Tomb, U.S.N., rescued 35 of crew, 9 perished. This painting was made by Pointer, Q.M. 3c of the USS DAVIS."
Description: Courtesy of Naval Academy Museum.
Catalog #: NH 49849
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Painting by Kenneth K. Pointer.
After this Year: 1914
Before this Year: 1918
Original Medium: BW Photo, Oil Painting
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