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NH 98571 USS Mercury (ID # 3012)

Photo #: NH 98571 USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
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Title: USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Description: Men attempt to climb the mainmast rigging, during a recreation session held on board for embarked troops. Probably taken during a post-World War I voyage transporting men home from France, circa late 1918 or 1919. Note windsails rigged to provide ventilation below decks. Courtesy of James Russell, 1980. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 98571
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