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Loss of USS Somers, 8 December 1846
Photographer: The Illustrated London News
Caption: Loss of USS Somers, 8 December 1846
Additional Description: Line engraving from "The Illustrated London News", 23 January 1847, entitled "Wreck of the American Brig 'Somers'.", depicting Somers on her beam ends after she capsized off Vera Cruz, Mexico, while chasing a blockade runner.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph, Photo #: NH 82556

Submitted: June 27, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p245863
File Size: 0.973 Megabytes

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