wnp71.0708

USS Charleston

January 1, 1890

U.S. Navy protected cruiser USS Charleston (C-2) at anchor, probably off Benicia. Capitol Hotel in background. Launched 1888, commissioned 1889, wrecked 1899. [G57 SH-725] (GGNRA/Behrman GOGA 35346)

Location

SF Bay

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: Martin Behrman
Date Added: September 14, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of the Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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