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USS "Olympia" and Admiral Dewey

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Stock #:398033
Type: Postcard
Publisher: Enrique Mullen
Stamp: 1c
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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The ship is a protected cruiser; launched at San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 5, 1892; length 344 feet 1 inch; breadth 53 feet; draught 71 feet 6 inches; displacement 6,600 tons; speed 21.69 knots; 34 guns; 30 officers and 428 men; and was the flagship of Admiral George Dewey, (then Commodore) Commander-in-Chief of the American forces at Manila Bay, the glory whereof is sufficient. In view of his world wide fame, lengthy reference to Admiral Dewey seems unneccessary. Pride of rank and every honor in their power were bestowed upon him by the Congress of the United States and a grateful people. With the single exception of Admiral Farragut, under whom he received a part of his early training, Admiral Dewey is the only one to hold the rank and title of Admiral of the United States Navy

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