U.S. Clapet No. 4

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Postcard depicting the dredging boat named U.S. Clapet No. 4 with passengers: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Postcard depicting the dredging boat named U.S. Clapet No. 4 with passengers

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

U.S. Clapet No. 4

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0156

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting the dredging boat named U.S. Clapet No. 4 (four) with passengers. Used during construction of the Panama Canal, this dredge was taken and used by the United States Navy during World War I. The vessel was returned after the war. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Geo. A. Balling.

Subject

Panama Canal

Subject Place

City

Gatun

Country

Panama

Region

Central America

Collection

Postcard Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Date Published

circa 1910 - circa 1915

Addressee

Name

Mrs. Geo. A. Balling

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good