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NH 67075 Western Port (American Merchant Steamship, 1853-1866)

Photo #: NH 67075 Western Port (American Merchant Steamship, 1853-1866)
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Title: Western Port (American Merchant Steamship, 1853-1866)
Description: Artwork by Erik Heyl, 1955, made for use in his book Early American Steamers, Volume III. This steamer was chartered by the Navy in 1858 for the Paraguay expection. Purchased in 1859, she served as USS Wyandotte from then until sold in 1865. Subsequently the civilian steam ship Wyandotte, she was wrecked on 26 January 1866. Courtesy of Erik Heyl. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 67075
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