Lieutenant Matthew C. Perry’s Schooner USS SHARK

Photograph

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Lieutenant Matthew C. Perry’s Schooner USS SHARK: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Lieutenant Matthew C. Perry’s Schooner USS SHARK

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Lieutenant Matthew C. Perry’s Schooner USS SHARK

Entry/Object ID

0000.00.0185

Description

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 West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Collection

Photograph Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1821 - circa 1823

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Photograph, Black-and-White

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

10 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good

Copyright

Type of License

Non-Exclusive License

Copyright Holder

United States Navy

Notes

Official U.S. Navy photograph.