James O. Gawne report book 1905-1906 Gawne, James O. report book

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James O. Gawne report book 1905-1906 Gawne, James O. report book

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This manuscript contains Midshipman James O. Gawne's reports on machinery and activities aboard the USS and USS between 1905 and 1906. The reports are made up of 22 pages of text, 4 diagrams, and 1 map. They include descriptions and illustrations of the ships' machinery; details about target practice exercises off Pensacola; and an account of temporary camp near Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Olympia Cleveland

1 volume

eng,

William L. Clements Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6391919

William L. Clements Library

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