U.S.S. Severn on the Panama Canal

Postcard depicting the U.S.S. Severn on the Panama Canal: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Postcard depicting the U.S.S. Severn on the Panama Canal

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

U.S.S. Severn on the Panama Canal

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0160

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting the U.S.S. Severn on the Panama Canal. The Severn served as a submarine tender while in Panama. The photograph was likely taken at the Gatun Locks. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. G.A. Balling. Verso has a handwritten note.

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. G.A. Balling

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Transcription

Severn East chamber

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