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USS Milwaukee (C-21)
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The second USS Milwaukee was a St. Louis-class protected cruiser in the United States Navy. Entering service in 1906, Milwaukee was deployed to the Pacific Ocean. On 13 January 1917, while aiding a gr
USS Milwaukee (C-21) c. 1906-1908
USS Milwaukee (C-21) c. 1906-1908
Milwaukee beached at Eureka, California, in January 1917 after attempting to free the submarine H-3.
Milwaukee beached at Eureka, California, in January 1917 after attempting to free the submarine H-3.
Humboldt Bay Life-Saving Station
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The Humboldt Bay Life-Saving Station was originally built in November 1878 on the north side of the entrance to Humboldt Bay in northern California, United States, near Eureka, adjacent to the site of
USS Milwaukee (C-21)
…in the first line of breakers at Samoa, California, off Eureka. Four hundred twenty-one enlisted men and seventeen officers were rescued safely by the Humboldt Bay Life-Saving Station and local volunteers but attempts to salvage the ship were unsuccessful. H-3 was ultimately salvaged and returned to service. Milwaukee was decommissioned…
The Humboldt Bay Life-saving Station
The Humboldt Bay Life-saving Station
Crew from the Humboldt Bay Life-Saving station rescuing sailors from the wrecked U.S.S. Milwaukee, January 13, 1917. Note how many sailors line the ra
Crew from the Humboldt Bay Life-Saving station rescuing sailors from the wrecked U.S.S. Milwaukee, January 13, 1917. Note how many sailors line the rails.