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NH 67434 USS DIXIE, 1898.

USS DIXIE, 1898.
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Title: USS DIXIE, 1898.
Caption: Was a steam brig. She stood out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, 11 June 1898, and arrived at Santiago De Cuba on 19 June. Attached to the Eastern Squadron, North Atlantic Fleet, she cruised on blockade duty and convoying Army transports. During 27-28 July she participated in the capture of Ponce, Puerto Rico, landing an Army force which received the surrender of the towns of Ponce and La Playa. She returned to Philadelphia on 22 September and was placed out of commission on 7 March 1899. She was placed back in commission on 15 November 1899 and began service as a training ship for recruits. She went out of commission at New York Navy Yard on 21 July 1902.
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Catalog #: NH 67434
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1898
Before this Year: 1898
Original Medium: BW Photo
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