U.S.S. Columbia (C-12) (CA-16)

Photograph

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

PC00225: Origsize: 3 1/2 X 5 1/2"; Resolution: 200dpi
PC00225

Origsize: 3 1/2 X 5 1/2"; Resolution: 200dpi

Name/Title

U.S.S. Columbia (C-12) (CA-16)

Entry/Object ID

PC00225

Description

Color photograph of the port side of the USS Columbia at anchor using her port anchor, flying US colors from stern staff, heavy smoke number four stack, launched 26 July 1892, participated in the opening of the Kiel Canal Ceremony in June 1895, participated in five Atlantic voyages providing supplies and troops for the American Expeditionary Force during the period 1 January to 13 November 1918, classified CA-16 on 17 July 1920, renamed "Old Columbia" on 17 November 1921. sold 26 January 1922.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Color

Collection

Postcard Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Source, Unknown

Studio

Illustrated Postal Card Co.

Date made

1892 - 1922

Place

Unknown

Unknown

Notes

Date: Unk

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

Search Terms

Postcard, III-A-3 U.S. Navy -- Cruisers