Frank H. Newcomb
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Frank Hamilton Newcomb was a United States Revenue Cutter Service commodore, best known for his actions at the Battle of Cárdenas during the Spanish–American War.
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USRC Hudson
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USRC Hudson, known for her service during the Battle of Cárdenas, was the United States Revenue Cutter Service's first vessel to have a steel hull and triple-expansion steam engine.
Frank H. Newcomb
…1889, Newcomb was transferred to USRC Dallas. On 16 May 1891 Newcomb was promoted to first lieutenant. As a first lieutenant, Newcomb reported aboard USRC Hudson in September 1897 as the commanding officer. Hudson was homeported at New York City's harbor at that time. Newcomb received orders assigning Hudson to…
USRC Hudson