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Coast and Geodetic Survey Schooner MATCHLESS

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Description

Coast and Geodetic Survey Schooner MATCHLESS.In service 1885-1919.Only known picture of Coast and Geodetic Survey sailing vessel under sail.

Credit

NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library; NOAA Office of NOAA Corps Operations

Collection

Sailing for Science

Nineteenth Century Coast and Geodetic Survey Ships

Keywords

Survey Ships

1834-1899 Ships