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Model van de oorlogsbrik "Irene" - door E.W. Petrejus
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Small silverplated box, 2-1/4" diameter, on the lid of which appears a floral design and the port bow view of a two stack steamer. Below the steamer appears the name PRINZESS IRENE. VESSEL INFORMATION - VESSEL NAME: PRINZESS IRENE ALL SHIP'S NAMES: (1) PRINZESS IRENE (SCREW SCHOONER: 1900-1917), (2) USS POCAHONTAS (TRANSPORT, SP-3044:1917-1919), (3) POCAHONTAS (SCREW STREAMSHIP: 1919-1921), (4) BREMEN (SCREW STEAMSHIP: 1922-1928), (5) KARLSRUHE (SCREW STEAMSHIP:1928-1932). VESSEL BUILT: 1900 SHIP BUILDER: VULCAN CO. BUILDER LOCATION: STETTIN, GERMANY SHIP OWNERS: NORTH GERMAN LLOYD VESSEL DIMENSIONS: 523.5 x 60.2 x 34.7, 10,893 gross tons
Shows a view from shore of passengers disembarking from a steamboat. There is no record of a vessel Irene with a home port in Maine. This vessel's name has not been verified.
SHORT DESCRIPTION: The Trinity Yacht IRENE off the GOODWIN Light Vessel. - G. Mears 1870 - (Inscription on plate on frame) LABEL COPY: TRINITY HOUSE YACHT IRENE George Mears (English, active 1860-1895) Oil on canvas, 1870 Museum Collection 53.128 QO 970 Originally chartered as a mariners guild in 1517, the Corporation of Trinity House was soon given responsibility for all aids to navigation in British waters, IRENE, built in 1852, served as a buoy "yacht" or tender into the 1880s. She is shown here on the Goodwin Sands, the treacherous area of shoals that marks the entrance to the English Channel from the North Sea. LABEL COPY: TRINITY HOUSE YACHT IRENE (1852-1881) George Mears (English, active 1860-1895) Oil on canvas, 1870 Museum Collection 53.128 QO 970 SHORT DESCRIPTION: Oil on canvas by George Mears, port broadside view of Trinity yacht IRENE passing Goodwin sands lightvessel. Royal Navy cutter and other small craft astern vessel flies Trinity House flag from mainmast, British ensign astern. NOTES: During the 17th and 18th centuries, the word "yacht" was used to denote small vessels or tenders of a more utilitarian and ancillary description...vessels employed in the various concerns of Trinity House having to do with buoys and beacons were known as the "Trinity yacht" or the "buoy yacht". These were not pleasure yachts as we know the craft today.
AKRON - OHIO - UNITED STATES - Publisher; DOVER - ENGLAND - Related Place
NOTES: This image may be from 'Deutschlands Heer und Flotte in Wort und Bild; Nach den neuesten Quellen bearbeitet von Gustav A. Sigel; Mit Originalbeiträgen über die Deutsche Armee von Generalmajor von Specht = Germany’s Army and Navy by Pen and Picture; Compiled from the Latest and Best Authorities by Gustav A. Sigel; With Important Original Contributions on the German Army by Major-General von Specht.' Published by The Werner Company, Akron, Ohio in 1900. The collection contains five images from this publication: LP 5056 to LP 5060.
A bibliography of museums and museum work, 1900-61 : - supplementary volume - compiled at the Milwaukee Public Museum by Stephan F. Borhegyi, Elba A. Dodson and Irene A. Hanson
The surviving portion of the 1799 journal of Agnes Ranken, p. 21-70. Includes an article by Noel Irene Clay and A. S. Clay filling in the lost portions of the author's journal.
View of WAAC chow line. 4-23-43 Official photograph U.S.Army Signal Corps, HRPE, Newport News, Virginia
Dinners and dining–Virginia–Newport News.
View of WAACs being served while in the chow line. From left to right: Private Dorothy Lahanas, Private Pauline Hawkins, Private Alice R. Friel, Private Marian Tobey, and Private Irene Kuki.
Mrs. Grace Lanndreth of Newport News, Manager of the Milk Bar, supervising Mrs. Lula Tuck (left) of Red Hill and Mrs. Irene Martin, of Newport News (middle). They make well over 1000 sandwiches a day, mostly for debarking veterans.
Kitchens–Virginia–Newport News.
Shows three women at work in a kitchen making sandwiches. Behind them are shelves stocked with food supplies. They appear to be wrapping individual sandwiches in butcher paper.
Left to right: Shirley Presson, 3907 S. Highland St., Norfolk, Va.; Georgia Taylor, 7237 Marcy St., Norfolk, Va.; Billie Woodard, 318 Forest Ave., Norfolk, Va.; Ruth Lowery, 1149 Magnolia Ave., Norfolk, Va., Louise Butler, 318 Forest Ave., Norfolk, Va.; Marie Pierce, 3102 Somme Ave., Norfolk, Va.; Irene Decker, 5811 Granby St., Norfolk, Va., chauffeurettes of the Norfolk Army Base Motor Pool, Norfolk, Va. Photo taken for Publicity purposes.
Chauffeurs–Virginia–Norfolk.; Transportation, Automotive–Employees.; Civilians in war–Virginia–Norfolk.; Military trucks–Virginia–Norfolk.
Group portrait of seven women posed around a car, some are sitting on top of the car others are standing next to it. Other military vehicles can be seen in the background.
Works issued by the Hakluyt Society. 2nd ser. ; no. 99
America–Discovery and exploration–British; Spanish Main; Florida–Description and travel; Virginia–Description and travel
Further English voyages to Spanish America, 1583-1594 : - documents from the Archives of the Indies at Seville illustrating English voyages to the Caribbean, the Spanish Main, Florida, and Virginia - translated and edited by Irene A. Wright
E-9620 - Irene Stomski, Port Supply, is shown receiving award fro suggestion from Sgt. in Personal Affairs Office. She suggested a person to be permanently assigned to Personal affairs office for the purpose of increasing Bond sales at HRPE. 9-1-44 Official Photograph, U. S. Army Signal Corps, HRPE, Newport News, Va.
Awards–Virginia–Newport News.; Civilians in war–Virginia–Newport News.; Women in war–Virginia–Newport News.
A soldier and a row of three civilian women stand near a wall. The soldier hands a paper to the woman standing in the middle.
J-9740 - Cpl. Armando Farias Tinoco, B-557, Street-46, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, of shipment A-2890, is showing Miss Irene Davis, 233-47th St., Newport News, Va., his homeland on map at Service Club D, CPH. 9-12-44 Official Photograph, U. S. Army Signal Corps, HRPE, Newport News, Va.
Parties–Virginia–Newport News.; World maps.
A man in a uniform with a patch reading "BRASIL" on the shoulder points to a city on the coast of Brazil, north of Rio de Janeiro. A civilian woman in a dark suit with rose buttons sits next to him.
Left to right: Georgia Taylor, 7237 Marcy St., Norfolk, Va.; Ruth Lowery, 1149 Magnolia Ave., Norfolk, Va., Louise Butler, 318 Forest Ave., Norfolk, Va.; Billie Woodard, 318 Forest Ave., Norfolk, Va.; Irene Decker, 5811 Granby St., Norfolk, Va., Marie Pierce, 3102 Somme Ave., Norfolk, Va.; Shirley Presson, 3907 S. Highland St., Norfolk, Va., chauffeurettes of the Norfolk Army Base Motor Pool, Norfolk, Va. Photo taken for Publicity purposes.
Chauffeurs–Virginia–Norfolk.; Transportation, Automotive–Employees.; Civilians in war–Virginia–Norfolk.; Military trucks–Virginia–Norfolk.
Group portrait of seven women posed around a car, one is shown in the driver's seat, another is sitting on the hood, the rest are standing next to it. Other military vehicles can be seen in the background.
Suggestion winners who received awards in the office of Lt. Col. Eugene S. Smoth, Chairman, Hq. Suggestion Committee. Back row, left to right: 1st Lt. Edward Cadugan, 0-912586, home, 527 Glenwood Rd., Merion, Pa., P.T.D., Commendation: Roberta Ford, AG Branch, home, Taylorsville, N.C., $5.00 award; Sgt. Ellsworth Simpson, ASN 35805100, home, Cincinnati, Ohio, Personnel Div., 7 day furlough; Pfc. Geo. W. Clark, ASN 31071127, home, Southbridge, Mass., Port Medical Supply, 10-day furlough; Benjamin I. Hill, home, Raleigh, N.C., Combined Maint., Warehouse 29, $20.00 award; T/4 Alfred F. Keller, ASN 37238733, home, St. Joseph, Mo., Signal Corps, Photo Lab. Commendation. Front row, center: Mrs. Irene Stomski home, Glens Falls, N.Y., Port Supply Branch, $5.00 award from Lt. Col. Eugene S. Smith, 0-135404, home, 74 Iroquois Rd., Tuckahoe, N.Y., Chairman Hq. Suggestion Committee. Photo taken at HRPE, Newport news, Va., for Suggestion Committee.
Incentive awards–Virginia–Newport News.
Shows seven people receiving awards from Lt. Col Eugene Smith. The awardees are each holding a paper certificate. In the photo the Lt. Col is in the act of handing a certificate to a civilian woman.
Norfolk Army Base victory bond minutemen in group. Left to right, front row: Anna B. King, Dayton , Ohio; Arline Frizzell, Norfolk, VA.; Wanda Doghion, Russell, KY.; Virginia A. Boyd, Hilton Village, VA.; C. Shepard, Hazard, KY.; Julia Hall, Asheville, N.C.; Mrs Evelyn W. Owens, Newport News, VA. Back row: left to right: Henry Brodie, Lt. Pittsburgh, PA.; Max A Dey, Macon, GA.; Julia Dixon, Norfolk, VA.; Irene B. Katzman, Norfolk, VA.; Cpl Sidney Mann, Bronx, N.Y.; S/Sgt. Harold M. Cole, Meadowville, VA.; Catherine Venuto, Norfolk, VA.; Mrs. Virginia Chard, Syracuse, N.Y.; Alfred H. Conte, Sgt., Staten Island, N.Y.; and Lt. Eugene Brinker, New Rochelle, N.Y.
Liberty bonds–Virginia–Norfolk.; Fund raising–Virginia–Norfolk.
Group portrait of 19 men and women, mostly civilians. The front row is seated and the back row is standing. The group is arranged before a wall sized world map.
The story of logging the white pine in the Saginaw Valley : - a story with rare, old-time pictures, complete with dictionary of loggers' terms - [by] Irene M. Hargreaves and Harold M. Foehl
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Oil painting on board by Antonio Jacobsen, port broadside view of 4 masted schooner SALLY WREN under sail. White hull, natural decks and spars. Union Jack flies from first mast, owner's flag from second mast, swallowtail name pennant from third and U.S. flag from mizzen. Signed "Antonio Jacobsen 1919" at the lower right corner. LABEL COPY: SCHOONER SALLY WREN (1917-1930) Antonio Jacobsen, artist Oil on boar,d 1919 Museum collection 48.19 QW 681 VESSEL INFORMATION - VESSEL NAME: SALLY WREN VESSEL TYPE: WOODEN 4-MASTED SCHOONER VESSEL BUILT: 1917 SHIPBUILDER: GEORGIA SHIPBUILDING CO. BUILDER LOCATION: SAVANNAH, GEORGIA SHIP OWNERS: GEORGIA SHIPBUILDING CO. VESSEL DIMENSIONS: 179.3 x 38.8 x 16.3, tonnage 864 gross, 754 net VESSEL HISTORY: In 1923 she was owned by J.F. O’Brien of Savannah. In 1930 ownership changed to William B. Vane of Cambridge, Maryland. Sometime in 1930 or 1931 she foundered at sea. The hulk was apparently found and towed into St. George’s Harbor, Bermuda. Sister of the schooners MARGARET SPENCER, ROSALIE HALL and IRENE WILKINSON. All of these vessels are now lost. INVENTORY: frame - there is one (1) component part.
NOTES: In a letter dated December 31, 1939, Irene A. McCuen states: "This life buoy stool came off the Steamer United States on which George Rushlow was the captain. This steamer was built in 1847 and went out of commission in 1873. As far as I know this is the only life buoy stool of its kind in existence about this territory." Since this was written it has been discovered that the Peabody Museum also has a life buoy stool. VESSEL HISTORY: Adapted from "A history of Lake Champlain; the record of three centuries, 1609-1909" by Walter Hill Crockett. The Champlain Transportation Company launched the steamer United States in 1847. It was built at Shelburne, Vermont by William Capes and Son, of New York. The boat was 240 feet long, 28X feet wide, 9 feet deep, with 250 horse-power engines, a tonnage of 648, and cost $75,000. Her speed was nineteen miles an hour, while fifteen miles an hour was the best previous record. This was the first boat on these waters to be equipped with staterooms on the upper deck. Capt. P. T. Davis was the commander, and regular trips were begun in August, 1847, the United States displacing the Saranac.
SHORT DESCRIPTION: The image depicts a view of the Bosporus from Seraglio Point in Istanbul, Turkey. On the Bosporus there are many ships, small craft, and long boats. On the very left side of the print is the Maiden’s Tower, a small lighthouse in the middle of the water. In the background on the right hand side on the land is the Topkapi Palace with the Tower of Justice on the left, followed to the right by Hagia Irene and then the Hagia Sophia. The buildings in the foreground could be one of several mosques and structures in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. NOTES: Image is from before page 91 of “The Beauties of the Bosphorus by Miss Pardoe, Author of ‘The City of the Sultan,’ Illustrated in a series of Views of Constantinople and its environs, from the original drawings by W. H. Bartlett.” The same print appeared later in Ladies Wreath (ca 1855) with different inscriptions, but our print is from the earlier book. NOTES: The image the Seraglio Point, is located in Turkey. The image shows buildings, multiple boats, and a person. NOTES: The Maiden’s Tower is also known as Kiz Kulesi, Leander’s Tower, Tower of Leandros and Damalis, or arcla (little castle). It dates to approximately 340 BCE, but the Ottoman Army destroyed the original tower, the second tower burned in 1719, and Nevşehirli Damat İbrahim Paşa designed a new tower before his death in 1730. The structure has served as the office of a tax collector, a defense tower, lighthouse, and during the 1830 cholera outbreak it was a quarantine hospital. Now, it is a museum and restaurant. NOTES: The Topkapi Palace was built in the late 1450s by the Ottoman Empire and served as their palace and administration offices for nearly four centuries. Located on Seraglio Point, a seraglio is a harem, or secluded area for the women and concubines of the Ottoman Empire. Churches have existed on the site of the Hagia Irene, or Hagia Eirene, since 360 AD, but the existing structure was built beginning in 532. The Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya in Turkish) was built in the sixth century and completed in 537 AD, and has served as a Byzantine cathedral, Ottoman mosque, and a museum. The Bosporus and Golden Horn estuary, or Haliç, converge on the Sea of Marmara as it flows past Istanbul.
Scientific apparatus and instruments–History–16th century–Sweden–Skokloster; Scientific apparatus and instruments–History–17th century–Sweden–Skokloster; Scientific apparatus and instruments–History–18th century–Sweden–Skokloster
Virginia–Description and travel.; Natural Bridge (Va.).
Mrs. Liston returns to Virginia : - the Marquis de Lafayette at Jamestown : the Marquis de Lafayette and Anthony Wayne at the Battle of Jamestown Ford, 1781.
ASSISTANT CURATOR'S NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
ASSISTANT CURATOR'S NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
AUGSBURG - GERMANY - Publisher; AMSTERDAM - NETHERLANDS - Related Place
NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001: RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510. This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
NOTES: This is one of the set of etchings entitled ‘Verscheyde Schepen Gisichten van Amstelredam (Various ships in the neighbourhood of Amsterdam). On the left is a stern view of the two-masted, square-rigged t'Geele Fortune (Golden Fortune), merchant ship, sailing eastwards on the left of the image; on the right is a port side view of the three-masted, square-rigged De Liefde (Charity) sailing northwards. De Liefde is towing a small tender and people are visible on the deck. t'Geele Fortuyn has open gun ports and visible cannons. Both vessels are flying unidentified flags from their mast heads. Coastline is visible on the horizon, along with two other vessels. A barrel bobs in the sea, lower right. NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
Photograph of WAC Medical Detachment, Station, Hospital, Camp Patrick Henry, Va. (Refer to caption sheet for list of names.)
Group portrait of 33 WACs. The 8x10 print reads: Front row (seated, left to right): Pfc. Jean O. Barton, A-409248, 800 S. Madison St., Vicksburg, Miss.; Pfc. Doris M. Yatagan, A-210944, 50 Shepard Ave., Saranac Lake, N.Y.; Pfc. Elsie W. Naidus, A-320526, 3815 Falls Rd., Baltimore, Md.; Pfc. Eula R. Plott, A-315650, 2204 48th St., Newport News, V.; Pfc. Daisy M. Mackay, A-105462, 98 Bridge St., Manchester, N.H.; 1st Lt. Jean T. Wagenseil, L-900019, Brookfield Center, Conn.; Pfc. Leora L. Hall, A-307606, 182 Peelor St., Johnstown, Pa.; Pfc. Kay Rubin, A-318678, 2020 S. Third St., Philadelphia, Pa.; T/5 Elaine M. Galati, A-701561, 5209 E. 6th St., Kansas City, Mo.; Pfc. Nell O Willis, A-302043, Lawndale, N.C.; and PVt. Lee E. Bland, A-411335, Reddick, Fla. Second Row (standing left to right): Pvt. Hildegarde V. Wirtz, A-600442, Sheboygan, Wis.; Pfc. Elizabeth Bourne, A-100138, North Street, Kennebunkport, Me.; T/4 Maurine I. McDowell, A-804263, 1701 Washington St., Commerce, Tex.; Pvt. Frances C. Kane, A-313350, 1219 Mural St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; Pfc. Helen M. Greene, A-700456, 3613 St. Louis Ave., St. Louis, Mo.; Pfc. Mary G. Mack, A-703775, Lincoln, Neb.; Pfc. Carrie Herbert, A-813108, Basile, La.; Pfc. Helen K. Sikon, A-313301, 220 Maple St., Everson, Pa.; Pfc. Gladys L. Nash, A-300876, Fairchance, Pa.; Pfc. Thelma E. Willow, A-317059, 1288 S. Oyler Road, Harrisburg, Pa. Third Row (standing, left to right): Pvt. Elizabeth A. Mooney, A-319155, Parrish Place, Philadelphia, Pa.; Pfc. Stella H. Halady, A-217789, 607 Fulton St., Buffalo, New York; Pfc. Dorothy Hedegaard, A-602737, 203 Western Ave., Janesville, Wis.; T/5 Irene M. Meicht, A-605328, 604 W. Prospect St., Marshall, Mich.; T/3 Doris L. Memefee, A-807501, George West, Tex.; Pfc. Bernice L. Horner, A-912551, 587 Highland Ave., Helena, Montana; Pfc. Alice M. Loiselle, A-609860, Cornell, Wis.; Pfc. Katherine M. Bosh, A-312749, Baden, Pa.; Pfc. Elsie P. Lanard, A-120489, 234 Martin St., East Providence, R.I.; Pvt. Katherine Y. Lucas, A-314256, Rockingham, Va.; Pfc. Marjorie Flenniken, A-301306, Allison Park, Pa.; and Pfc. Margaret L. Martz, A-303085, Bluemont, Va.
ASSISTANT CURATOR'S NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
ASSISTANT CURATOR'S NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
ASSISTANT CURATOR'S NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
ASSISTANT CURATOR'S NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
ASSISTANT CURATOR'S NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
AUGSBURG - GERMANY - Artist; NETHERLANDS - Related Place
NOTES: [Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001] RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl. NOTES: [From The Ships of Abel Tasman, By Ab Hoving, Cor Emke] The 'Straatvaarder' is a Mediterranean merchantman, possibly a pinnace. The 'Fransvaarder' is a merchant fluyt for the trade with France. The ship is equipped with a beak-head, carries a topgallant and some guns.
The collection consists of two notebooks kept by Captain Drechsel in his capacity as Marine Superintendent at the North German Lloyd docks, Piers 84 and 86 on Manhattan's west side between 44th and 46th Streets. They are records of every NGL ship to arrive and depart between 1934 and 1939, as well as a few vessels and airplanes that were not company liners. One such entry noted Queen Mary's maiden voyage. The entries pairing airplanes with steamships are not at present understood. Had war not broken out, these notebooks might have been preserved in North German Lloyd's company archives. At the very end, Drechsel writes in blue pencil at the top of a page that war has broken out. The date was September 3, 1939.
GERMANY, AUGSBURG; RELATED PLACE: NETHERLANDS, AMSTERDAM
ASSISTANT CURATOR'S NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title, Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
BICKERSEILAND - AMSTERDAM - NETHERLANDS - Related Place
NOTES: View of Bicker's island, one of the western islands of Amsterdam. Several small and large sailing boats along quays, wooden houses to the left and the right in the foreground, a windmill in the background. NOTES: One of three islands of Westelijke Eilanden in Amsterdam (Bickerseiland, Prinseneiland and Realeneiland). Bickerseiland, originally the Vooreiland, was named after Jan Gerritsz. Bicker, a patrician and merchant family who owned land there. There were a dozen shipyards on Bickerseiland. A marina was built at an early stage. Bicker had a high tower built in the island so that he could watch his ships entering and leaving the harbor from there. NOTES: Randy Wyatt, February 22, 2001 RE: Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten Van Amstelredam; LE 2499-LE 2510 This series of prints was engraved by Reinier Nooms, alias Zeeman, who lived from ca. 1623 until 1664. He is known for his paintings and engravings. In view of his nickname, Zeeman ("Seaman"), it is most likely that he spent some time at sea. In his career Nooms produced some 160 engravings, mostly in series. This series of engravings is one that was published with the title 'Verscheyde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam.' The first series is numbered a1 to a12, the second series is numbered b1 to b12, and third is numbered 1 to 12 (our series however does not have the a1 to a12 designation, but is numbered 1-12). However, according to the titles of the engravings, this is the first series, published around 1650-1660. Information on Reinier Nooms in general is to be found in the exhibition catalogs Mirror of Empire, Dutch Marine art of the 17th century by George S.Keyes (Minneapolis/Toledo/Los Angeles 1990-91) and Praise of Ships and the Sea: The Dutch marine painters of the 17th century by Jeroen Gilataij and Jan Kelch (Rotterdam/Berlin 1996-7). On Nooms' print information is to be found in the book, Sailing ships. Prints by the Dutch masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries by Irene de Groot and Robert Vorstman (Maarssen/New York 1980) [TMM Library NE 957.3 N4G76] and in the exhibition catalog In het rijk van Neptunus. Maritieme prentkunst rod de Gouden Eeuw, By Elly Bos and Maartje de Haan (Rotterdam 1996-7). There is also an article "The etchings of Zeeman' by David Ogg in The Print Collector's Quarterly XIV (1927), p. 121-136. According to the above sources the captions were in Dutch, but apparently they were also an engraved series published with the captions in German as well, as is the case with ours. Several of the engravings by Reinier Nooms are kept in the collection of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam as well. Descriptions and images are also found in 'Maritiem Digitaal', the collection search system of the Maritiem Museum Rotterdam and the Nederlands Scheepvaatmuseum Amersterdam. It is possible to consult 'Maritiem Digitaal' at their website: www.maritiemmuseum.nl.
A group of Italian wives of American servicemen are photographed on Pier 6 shortly after debarking from the USS WEST POINT. Left to right, front row: Mrs. Maria Irene Pechini Franco, 26; Mrs. Marrazzo De Salvo, 18; Mrs. Biggia Ambrogio Reardon, 21, and her one-month old son, Roberto. Back row: Mrs. Maria Silvia Michael, 19; Mrs. Siccaro Brown, 20; Mrs. Dalva Paola Serrani Wise, 24; and Mrs. Carmela Nicolindi Conti, 24. Photo taken at Pier 6, HRPE, Newport News, Va., for Historical records.
Army spouses–Virginia–Newport News.; War brides–Virginia–Newport News.
Group portrait of seven women, one is carrying an infant in her arms.
West Indies–History–Sources; America–Early accounts to 1600; West Indies–Discovery and exploration–British.
Works issued by the Hakluyt Society. 2nd ser. ; no. 111
British–West Indies.; Privateering.
English privateering voyages to the West Indies, 1588-1595 : - documents relating to English voyages to the West Indies from the defeat of the Armada to the last voyage of Sir Francis Drake - including Spanish documents contributed by Irene A. Wright
NEW LONDON - CONNECTICUT - UNITED STATES - Related Place
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Oil painting of flags of New London. Original in New London Museum. NOTES: WILLIAMS & HAVEN - From "The Whaling City: A History of New London," by Robert Owen Decker, Williams & Haven was in business with 22 ships between 1847-1875. N. & W. W. BILLINGS - "N. & W. W. Billings was established in 1823 and ceased operations in 1851. During this period the company managed at least twelve whaling vessels which, by the end of business, had made it one of the most successful whaling agencies in New London. A list of Billings managed vessels include: CHARLESTON (Ship) 1844-1847; COMMODORE PERRY (Ship) 1824-1834; FLORA (Ship)1828-1849; ISAAC WALTON (Ship) 1844-1847; JOHN & EDWARD (Ship)1828-1840; JULIUS CAESAR (Ship) 1831-1844; MENTON (Ship) 1830; PHOENIX (Ship) 1827-1850; ROBERT BOWNE (Ship) 1842-1848; SUPERIOR (Ship) 1827-1847; TUSCARORA (Ship) 1832-1837; WILLIAM C. NYE (Ship)1841-1851. In addition, the company operated a soap and candle making business that used oil and spermaceti, etc. taken by their whale ships. The partners were William W. Billings (1802-1887) and his brother Noyes Billings (1800-1867). Originally from Stonington they had moved to New London, following graduation from Yale, to establish themselves in business. William made several trading voyages to Europe as supercargo or master, ca. 1822-1823, while Noyes would become New London’s Mayor (1835-1837) and Lt. Governor of Connecticut in 1846. Their father was Coddington Billings, and an uncle, Thomas W. Williams, was also a successful whaling agent. D. Stein, July 1994 Sources: Decker, Robert O. “Whaling Industry of New London.” Colby, Barnard L. “For Oil & Buggy Whips.” Godfrey, Thomas F. “The Whaling Industry of New London.”" From website of Mystic Seaport Museum finding aid of N. & W. W. Billings records. BENJ BROWN - From Decker's book, Benjamin Brown was in business with 9 ships between 1830-1849. BARNES & WILLIAMS - From Decker's book, Williams & Barns was in business with 10 ships between 1836-1875. FRINK CHEW & CO. - From Decker's book, Frink & Chew Co. was in business with 8 ships between 1837-1851. JOSEPH LAWRENCE - From Decker's book, Joseph Lawrence was in business with 12 ships between 1833-1845. STODDARD & LEARNED - From Decker's book, Learned & Stoddard was in business with 5 ships between 1844-1848. ABNER BASSET - From Decker's book, Abner Bassett was in business with 2 ships between 1832-1850. LYMAN ALLEN - Lyman Allyn is misspelled on the board. "Lyman Allyn, the son of Freeman and Irene Allyn, was born in 1797 in Montville, Connecticut. He moved with his family to Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1803 and then to New London, Connecticut, in 1818. He began his career by shipping on whalers for two prominent whaling agents and worked his way up to captain while working for N. & W. W. Billings. By 1834, he had established himself as an independent whaling agent for five vessels, namely the ships Columbus, George, George and Mary, Georgia, and Louvre. Allyn still maintained close business ties with N. & W. W. Billings, investing in a number of their whaling and merchant vessels. He was also active selling whale-oil and bone to commission merchants in New York City, N.Y. During the California gold rush, Allyn converted a number of vessels and carried miners and supplies to the west coast. By about 1855, he withdrew from whaling and concentrated on selling oil and bone and on investing in land and railroads in Illinois and Indiana. He also acted as landlord for several properties in New London and New York City. In 1825, Allyn married Emma Turner (1804-1881). Children from this marriage included Mary Turner Allyn Seymour Henry (1832-1906), Emma A. Allyn (1834-1877), Charlotte C. Allyn (1836-1910), John Turner Allyn (1838-1887), and Harriet Upson Allyn (1840-1926). Lyman Allyn died in 1874." From website of New Bedford Whaling Museum finding aids. Allyn's youngest daughter founded an art museum in 1926, The Lyman Allyn Art Museum, in New London, CT. WM TATE - From Decker's book, William Tate was in business with 4 ships between 1840-1847. THOS FITCH 2ND - From Decker's book, Thomas Fitch 2nd was in business with 9 ships between 1843-1858. PERKINS & SMITH - Perkins & Smith was a shipping company out of New London, CT that did well until the Panic of 1857. The company liquidated in 1861. (From The Day, December 15, 2013, "Those Amazing Smith Brothers" by Carol Sommers.) Perkins & Smith owned the bark, George Henry, which famously discovered HMS Resolute. From Decker's book, Perkins & Smith was in business with 20 ships between 1842-1861. E.H. LEARNED - From Decker's book, E.H. Learned was in business with 1 ship between 1843-1844 but he worked in partnership with Fitch to send out the ship Peruvian between 1841 and 1843. "The Chronological List of Antarctic Expeditions and Related Historical Events" by R.K. Headland states that on the 1841 voyage the Peruvian was under Captain William R. Brown and traveled to Iles Crozet. From the Federal Writers' Project book "Whaling Masters" page 61, the Peruvian departed New London, CT under Captain Brown five times between 1841 and 1850, with Captain Brown's wife often along for the voyage. Then under Captain Lucius L. Butler in 1855 (page 68), Captain Chadwick in 1856 (page 72), and Captain Long in 1858 (page 184). WEAVER & ROGERS - From Decker's book, Weaver & Rogers was in business with 2 ships between 1845-1851. WM P. BENJAMIN - From page 117 of Decker's book, W.P. Benjamin ran a general dry goods store starting in 1833. He worked as a whaling agent from 1844 to 1849, and despite his death in December, 1887 his store was in business until 1919.
SURRY SIDE, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE - LONDON - ENGLAND - Publisher; WEST SQUARE - LONDON - ENGLAND - Artist/Publisher; ISTANBUL - TURKEY - Related Place
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Aquatint showing a 360° panoramic view of Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1813. The image is based on a drawing by Henry Aston Barker that was etched by Charles Tomkins and aquatinted by Lewis Frederick and George Roger Lewis. It was published by Thomas Palser and Henry Aston Barker. The item comprises nine pages attached, eight plates and circular orientation key as the title page. Each page differs from the other only in the view and the plate number. The plate numbers range from 1-8. The title page includes keyed reference to each print. [Plate 1] Shows: Point of Chalcedon, Seraglio Point with the Marmara Sea beyond it, the Seraglio with the Topkapi Palace, Mount Olympus, and points 1 (Divan where the Grand Signior gives Audience), 2 (A Green Kiosk where the Sultan takes leave of the Captn. Pacha on his sailing with the Grand Fleet; Sepetçiler Köşkü, or the Basketmaker's Kiosk), 3 (Mosque of Santa Sophia-the Hagia Sophia) with the Hagia Irene to its left, 4 (Mosque of Sultan Achmet-Blue Mosque), 5 (Sublime Porte & Palace of the Grand Vixir), and 28 (Prince's Islands) of the key on the far shore. The Town of Galata and Custom House of Galata with the Kiliç Ali Paşa Mosque to its left on the near shore. The Port & Harbour of Constantinople [Golden Horn] between them. [Plate 2] Shows: Points 6 (Validi Mosque-Yeni Cami), 7 (The Porphyry Column of Constantine-Çemberlitaş, Burnt Column), 8 (Mosque of Sultan Ofmond-Nuruosmaniye Mosque) with the Atiki Ali Paşa Mosque in front of it, 9 (Validi Khan), 10 (Bouyouk Yeni Khan-Büyük Yeni Khan), 11 (Couchouk Yeni Khan), 12 (Mosque of Sultan Bajazet), the Rütem Paşa Camii, 13 (Eski Serai (Old Palace)), 14 (Mosque of Sultan Solyman), 15 (Palace of the Janissary Aga) and 16 (Mosque of Shah Zedeh-Sehzadebaşi Mosque) on the far shore. The Town of Galata on the near shore. The Harbour of Constantinople [Golden Horn] between them. [Plate 3] Shows: Sea & Island of Marmera, Roman Aqueduct (Valens Aqueduct), and points 17 (The State-prison of the Seven Towers) and 18 (Mosque of Sultan Mahmoud) on the far shore. The Town of Galata and one unidentified mosque and the Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque (near the water) on the near shore. The Harbour of Constantinople [Golden Horn] between them. [Plate 4] Shows: Part of the old City Wall, and point 19 (Mosque of Sultan Selim) with the Fethiye Mosque to its right on the far shore. The Town of Galata, the arsenal on the near shore with point 20 (Mosque of Youb) on the farthest shore above the arsenal. At the end of the plate is the Boundary of Galata. The Port & Harbour of Constantinople [Golden Horn] sits beyond the near shore with 'The Selim of 120 Guns the Capt. Pacha or Turkish High Admirals Ship' and another large vessel anchored just off shore. [Plate 5] Shows: Point 21 (Harem of the Captain Pacha) with the Village of Kafsim Pasha to its right, with the Village of St. Demetrius in the extreme distance. The wooded cemetery of Galata is in the mid-distance and the boundary of Galata and rope walk are in the foreground. [Plate 6] Shows: The Turkish Warm Bath in the foreground with 'A Minaret with the Muexxin or Cryer calling the Turks to Prayers' to its right and points 22 (Mosque of the Turning Dervises), 23 (Swedish Palace), 24 (English Palace) and 25 (Galata serai a School for Youth for the Seraglio) in the background. [Plate 7] Shows: Champ de Mort in the distance at the left and the District of Foundoukli at the center in the distance. The Town of Pera is at the center with the Cannon Foundry, District of Tophana, Mosque (Nusretiye Mosque), Warm bath (Tophane Kasri), and point 26 (Barracks for the Toptchies or Gunners) to its right. The Bosphorus sits beyond the city. In the extreme foreground is the street leading from Galata to Pera. [Plate 8] Shows: Asia Minor in the extreme distance, the Town of Scutari on the far shore with the 'Seraglio now in ruins' to its right and point 27 (Tower of Leander or Maiden Tower- Kiz Kulesi in the Bosphorus). The start of the Town of Galata on the near shore. The Golden Horn labeled 'Port & Harbour of Constantinople' on the key sits between them. NOTES: From the British Library: Aquatints depict Constantinople in eight consecutive plates to form one wide-angled view. It is an adapted reproduction of an enormous 360 degree painting called a panorama which was installed in London’s Leicester Square between 1801 and 1802. Henry Barker arrived in Constantinople in August 1799 and chose the top of the Galata Tower, on the European side of the Bosphorous, as his viewpoint for the panorama. From there most of the city’s cultural, historic and military sites could be seen. Beyond a swathe of terracotta tiled roofs and the turquoise Strait, famous buildings like Hagia Sophia, the Sublime Porte, and the Sultan’s palaces come into view. Tiny details like a muezzin calling Muslims to prayer from a minaret can be seen in plate six, as well figures walking the streets in Turkish and European dress (plates five and six). Barker also made sure to include places of public curiosity, like the Seraglio, where it was reported that hundreds of the Sultan’s harem lived in seclusion guarded by a troop of black and white eunuchs. NOTES: See: https://vimeo.com/397845940 for a labeled, animated view of the "Panorama of the City of Constantinople and its Environs" created by Andrew Taylor.
LONDON - ENGLAND - Publisher; JAMESTOWN - ST. HELENA - GREAT BRITAIN - Related Place
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Colored lithograph of showing the town of Jamestown on St. Helena island and high waves carrying many vessels ashore. The picture has the caption: "Taken from the Harbour Master’s Office during the rollers of the 17th February 1846, on which day thirteen vessels (mostly captured slavers) were destroyed by the extraordinary phenomenon, and public as well as private property to the amount of £10,000 destroyed. It was also remarkable that the agitation of the water was confined to about 500 yards from the shore, beyond which distance the sea was perfectly calm, there being at the time scarcely any wind." The image was created from a drawing by Lt. Frederick Rice Stack. NOTES: Frederick Rice Stack was a soldier and artist. He became an ensign with the St. Helena Regiment on June 1, 1839. On January 7, 1842 he was promoted from Ensign to Lieutenant while serving with the 45th Foot. As a lieutenant in the St. Helena Regiment he was appointed captain on August 5, 1853 and served with the 65th Regiment of Foot. On December 26, 1865 while serving with the 37th foot he was appointed Major. He served as a Major Brigade at Auckland, New Zealand. NOTES: From the Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday August 12, 1846, page 3. PARTICULARS RESPECTING THE LATE ROLLERS AT ST. HELENA. To the Editor of the St. Helena Gazette. SIR,-I do myself the honour to forward a few observations which I made on Tuesday, the 17th instant, as to the occurrences of the day, and should it be deemed worthy a place in the St. Helena Gazette, it will recompense me for the little time it has cost. I, however, earnestly hope, that the want of language adequate to express the grandeur, as well as the awfulness of what every spectator witnessed, will be in a measure atoned for by the accuracy of the statement. St. Helena has ever boasted of a safety of its roadstead, and that most justly, as no individual upon the island can remember a solitary instance of a vessel having been wrecked upon its shores. Those who witnessed the scene presented on Tuesday, the 17th instant, alas will have a different tale to tell. The roadstead, which only the day previous was like a mill pond, was on this day (Tuesday, 17th instant,) a sea of troubled waters. During Monday night, the rollers, for which St. Helena has ever been celebrated, the cause of which is altogether unaccounted for, began gradually to rise, and on Tuesday had increased to an awful height, like so many rolling mountains, one after the other, driving everything before them. The English schooner Cornelia, condemned at this port a short time since, and purchased by Mr. Cole, was the first vessel driven on shore, being, no doubt, not so securely moored as the other vessels, although in any other weather equally sage. If the person in charge of this vessel had been left five minutes longer than he was on board, it would have been out of the power of all human aid to have saved his life, as the vessel, some distance from the shore, was buried in the tremendous seas, and ultimately came in upon the beach : - in a few minutes she was a mass of splinters. Immediately after the Cornelia disappeared, the Brazilian brig Descobrador, (127 tons) brought to this island under the charge of Lieutenant Moynell, and condemned on the 15th January, 1846, as being fitted for the slave trade, as a prize to H.M. sloop Star, lifted her anchors and was driven by the force of the rollers on to the beach, between the drawbridge and upper crane ; the shipkeeper Robert Seale, his wife, and two other persons were on board at the time she touched. Sea after sea broke over the vessel, and she fell broadside on to the shore : the larboard shrouds ultimately gave way, and the lives of the poor creatures on board were in I imminent danger, not only by the vessel separating fast, and the seas rolling over, but by the falling of the masts. At this time two persons from on board swam to the shore, leaving the shipkeeper (Seale) and his wife holding on by the rail on the leeward side of the vessel, appealing to the numbers on shore, within hearing of them, for assistance. The Town Major endeavoured to convey a rope by means of a rocket to the vessel, but by some unforeseen circumstance it failed. Mr. Chatfield, master's assistant of M.M. sloop Flying Fish, attempted to swim off with a spar attached to a rope, and after arriving alongside of the vessel was taken by the sea under her counter, roller after roller breaking over him, which buried him for a time, and finally threw him on the beach in an exhausted state. A whale boat belonging to Mr. Rolfe was launched, in hopes of being taken alongside the vessel, but she was no sooner in the water than she was dashed to pieces. At this period an American seaman, named Roach, who has been upon the Island some time, and is employed as a boatman, most nobly plunged into the sea and swam to the vessel, which he reached in gallant style, taking with him a rope, the end of which was secured on shore. Upon gaining the deck he hauled on board a sufficiency of the rope, and after attaching the end which he took to the side of the vessel, to enable him to regain the shore, without depriving Seale of the means of escape, he then tied a rope round Mrs. Seale's body, and immediately plunged into the water, when they were dragged on shore by the spectators, amongst whom were Dr. Tweedale, of H.M. steam sloop Prometheus, and Lieutenant Grant, R.A., who plunged in to the assistance of Roach as he approached. The rollers having knocked him with Mrs. Seale over several times. Mrs. Seale was landed almost senseless, but prompt medical aid being afforded, she soon rallied, and was conveyed to her home about two hours after. Seale, when he saw his wife was safe, tied the rope round his waist, and was drawn on shore without sustaining any injury. From the time the Descobrador touched the rocks to the period of the people being taken out of her ten minutes could not have elapsed, and within five minutes afterwards she separated and went to pieces. The hand of Providence showed itself most conspicuously, for when the mast went even with the deck, it fell towards the shore, by which any number of persons could have saved themselves with common care and energy. However, those persons who witnessed the scene must, be fully satisfied that the saving of the lives of Robert Seale and his wife must be owing (with the aid of Divine Providence) to the exertions of Joseph Roach. The shipkeepers on board the other condemned slavers were immediately removed and conveyed on board of a vessel lying at anchor outside of the influence of the rollers. Whilst the Descobrador was on her beam ends upon the beach, the schooner, name and nation unknown, captured by H.M. steam sloop Prometheus, on the 22nd November, and condemned in the Vice-Admiralty Court on 20th December hist, parted from her anchors, and, as if propelled by steam, ranged herself on the outside of the Descobrador. This vessel was partly demolished, having been purchased by Mr. Stewart at auction. About 12 o'clock, the Brazilian schooner Acquilla with another prize, lifted their anchors and were driven upon the beach, in front of the town. The Acquilla remained perfect for some time, but the other very soon went to pieces. The Acquilla was detained by her H. M. sloop Cygnet, but the result of the seizure is as yet uncertain, as her case is defended. The vessel that broke adrift with the Acquilla was the Brazilian brigantine St. Domingos, captured by H.M steam sloop Prometheus, on the 25th of December, brought to this island by Mr. Clark, Naval Cadet, and condemned on the 2nd instant. About 1 o'clock, a tremendous heavy roller, which seemed determined to sweep away everything before it, broke over the Rocket hulk, which was lifted stern uppermost, and disappeared. This sea swept away the lower crane and verandah, the latter being placed some distance from the landing place against the hill, for the accommodation of captains of ships and others waiting at the wharf for boats. The crane was carried bodily by the sea into the Commissariat Coal Yard, a distance of fifty yards, where it now lies buried with rubbish and stone. Previous to this sea breaking over the verandah or balcony, a great number of persons had resorted there for the purpose of gaining a good view of this awfully interesting but magnificent scene ; but as a warning, a previous sea had washed in, and they fortunately took the hint, otherwise many must have been sacrificed, either by the falling of the building, or being taken away by the receding sea. Up to this hour almost every passage and luggage boat had been swept from their moorings-some thrown on shore and others taken out to sea. The Glacis in front of the fortifications, James' Town, impassable from the immense quantity of wood, masts, casks, bunks, and other materials, thrown up by the sea from the wrecked vessels. About 1 o'clock, the Brazilian schooner Eufrazia, captured by H.M. steam sloop Prometheus on 25th December, 1845, brought to this island for adjudication by Lieutenant Pollard, and condemned on the 29th January, and the Brazilian brigantine Esperanza, captured on 26th December, 1845, by H.M.S. Acteon, and brought to this island by Mr. Lowe, second master, condemned on the 29th January, were buried by a tremendous roller breaking over them ; the former disappeared in an instant, having sunk at her anchors ; the latter, after her masts went by the board, drifted out to sea, a total wreck ; and whilst off Munden's Battery was boarded by some of the merchant vessels' boats, when sails, spars, and other articles were removed. This vessel ultimately drifted out to sea. The rollers still continuing at an awful height, great fears were entertained for the safety of the English barque Lavinia, from Fernando Po, the crew of which vessel during the night previous had abandoned her, taking with them their chests and hammocks on board of a merchant vessel lying at anchor off the influence of the rollers. All communication with the shore and shipping was impossible, as it was dangerous for a boat to approach the landing place, much less to afford a communication. The fishing boats fortunately escaped, as they were all out during the night of Monday, and on Tuesday morning, finding it impossible to communicate, remained out, and received assistance from the different merchant vessels then riding at anchor in the Bay. About half-past five o'clock in the afternoon, the sea still continuing mountains high, the condemned Brazilian brigantine Julia, captured by H.M. sloop Star, was separated from her companion the Quatro de Marco, and thrown up by a succession of heavy rollers upon the West Rocks, and in an instant not a particle of her was to be seen. Almost immediately after, the Brazilian brig Quatro de Marco was, with four anchors down, lifted by the gigantic rollers, and, although buried for a time in the sea, was ultimately, by a heavy wave, lodged on the shore under Patten's Battery, near the West Rocks, the masts having been previously carried away by the force of the sea breaking over her. The Quatro de Marco was captured by H M. Sloop Cygnet, on the 18th December, 1845, and was brought to this island under the charge of Mr. Jones, Purser, on 26th December last, with 540 slaves. The remains of the hull of this vessel were sold on the 26th instant, by public auction, for £30 ; the greater part of her starboard side and the after part of the stern of this vessel were totally destroyed. Previous to her being thrown up to where she remained, she came in contact with an old anchor, which has been for nearly a century upon the projecting point of the West Rocks, and carried it away. Thus ended the scenes of this memorable day, a day that will ever be remembered by all who witnessed what took place. In addition to the vessels already stated, there were three other condemned slave vessels in the act of being broken up washed ashore. The loss of the boats has thrown many out of employment, and deprived them of their little all and the means of supporting their families. Thus, after the savings of many a hard day's toil they are deprived of a living ; but God's will be done ! and what has this day bean experienced only reminds us of our frail state, and how little we ought to think of our earthly possessions. The most painful part to be recorded of what this day has brought forth, is the loss of three of our fellow-creatures, who have met with a watery grave, and summoned, it is to be feared, in an unprepared state, to appear before their Maker. On the evening previous, John Maggott, an old and experienced rock fisherman, with James Craig, a shoemaker, and Robert Bath, went to the rock under Sugar Loaf, in a boat for the night. At this season of the year many persons are induced to enjoy this sport, being invited by what is termed upon this island, "Bulls-eye fishing," a delicate fish which abounds during the months of January, February, and March. The rock under Sugar Loaf has always been celebrated for the abundance of this description of fish, and being near the town it is accessible by a very narrow path, and with the assistance of a rope to descend, affords the means of escape in the event of the sea suddenly rising. On this night Henry Trim and others, when the sea became rough, made their escape and returned home ; not so with Maggott, Craig, and Bath, who were separated by a small cove, and although in sight of the others, had no means of saving themselves, or those opposite rendering the slightest assistance. The boat that had landed these three poor creatures the evening previous, called according to promise on this morning, and although within hailing distance dared not venture too close. The boatmen were informed that Maggott had been swept away about five o'clock, and they, Craig and Bath, said-“we must soon follow." The circumstances of these poor creatures being in this perilous state was soon known in town ; a boat was immediately at a great risk despatched, and Mr. H. Doveton went by land with ropes, in order to descend to where they were last seen, and, at the hazard of his life, to endeavour, if possible, to save them ; but they were gone, and no more to be seen ! Bath has been for the last ten years cook to Mr. Solomon, and for eight years previous, cook to General Dallas, Governor of the island. He has left a widow with seven children to lament his untimely end. There were other persons who, during the night of Monday and all this day and night, were prevented returning to their homes in consequence of the unprecedented heavy sea. The Wharf, from the lower steps to the drawbridge, together with the Glacis, is almost 1 totally destroyed. The Commissariat coal yard, which was erected at a heavy expense in 1831 by General Dallas, also the iron tank under the verandah upon the wharf, for the supply of water to shipping, totally destroyed. The fortifications at Lemon Valley much injured ; and great damage sustained at Rupert’s where the Liberated Africans are located. To attempt- to give a correct idea of the violence of the rollers on this eventful day is impossible, but as this humble effort towards n description of the same may meet the eye of many who have spent happy years upon the Old Rock, and are now in England and elsewhere, they will be enabled to judge of what I am at a loss fully to describe, and I will simply close by stating that the sea rolled as far as the officers' quarters at Rupert's, and that a 24-pounder carronade was taken from its platform from the Lower Chubbs Battery into the sea, as well as destroying the parapet on both sides. A boat was also drifted from James's Bay to the extreme point of the island to windward, Deep Valley, where it is now to be seen a wreck. The wind for many days previous to the setting in of the rollers, was from the northward and westward, with close sultry weather. The property lost by individuals, together with the expense of repairing the wharf, coal-yard, &c, is estimated at upwards of £20,000. St. Helena, 27th February. 1846. NOTES: In the article “The Geology of Saint Helena Island” by Reginald A. Daly, published in Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences , Mar., 1927, Vol. 62, No. 2 (Mar., 1927), pp. 31-92. The author states on page 35 that St. Helena’s rollers are attributed by hydrographers principally to major storms in the North Atlantic. In the article “An Example of North Atlantic Deep-Ocean Swell Impacting Ascension and St. Helena Islands in the Central South Atlantic” by J. M. Vassie; P. L. Woodworth; and M. W. Holt, published in the Journal of Atmospheric and Ocean Technology, Volume 21, Issue 7, July 2004, pages 1095-1103 it is reported that in 1999 tide gauges at Ascension and St. Helena Islands recorded an example of unusually large deep-ocean swell. A study of the numerical wave model output indicated the swells were actually generated by the remains of Hurricane Irene in the North Atlantic one week earlier. See the object file for a copy of the full study. NOTES: Jamestown sits on the north side of St. Helena facing a huge expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The anchorage in front of the town is from 8 to 25 fathoms deep. The town lies between two large hills, Mundens on the east and Ladder Hill on the west, both are fortified with cannon. There is a fort on Ladder Hill that contains barracks and quarters for the military establishment. It is connected to the town by a ladder of seven hundred steps while a carriage road zig-zags up the steep hill. A signal station sits at the top of the ladder. The town’s sea-facing side is protected by a well-built curtain wall. A road from the landing steps of the wharf, bordered on the land side by a deep moat, leads over a moated drawbridge through an arched portcullised gateway onto a spacious square called the lower parade. The chief building off the square is the Fort (Fort James) or Castle. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: SEE: St. Helena: The Historic Island, from its Discovery to the Present Date, By E. L. Jackson, published in London by Ward Lock & Co. Ltd., New York and Melbourne, 1903. Pages 250-258. SEE: 'Disasterous Effects of the Rollers at St. Helena," The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle, June 1846, pages 322-324.
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