Name/Title
Lieutenant Matthew C. Perry’s Schooner USS SHARKEntry/Object ID
0000.00.0185Description
Black and white photograph of the schooner, USS SHARK that was commanded by Lieutenant Matthew C. Perry. Perry raised the first flag over Key West and claimed the territory for the United States on March 25, 1822.Photograph Details
Subject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Photograph CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1821 - circa 1823Time Period
19th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
GoodCopyright
Type of License
Non-Exclusive LicenseCopyright Holder
United States NavyNotes
Official U.S. Navy photograph.