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Appears to be Texas Tower #4 south of Woods Hole. This towerwas lost on January 15, 1961, during a storm with a loss of 28 lives.Ship was probably using tower as a fixed point to calibrateelectronic navigation system. (Image credit: Family of Captain David M. Whipp, C&GS;)
Credit
Family of Captain David M. Whipp, C&GS;
Location
New York Bight
Collection
Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey