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Swift, Oil-Burning Destroyers, circa 1920-1940

 Item — Box: 43, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series D- Item 100.10241

Scope and Contents

8x10 black and white photo. Caption reads "Originally developed to destroy small torpedo craft, the destroyer became the real torpedo boat of the navy. The new destroyers are so powerful and speedy that they may serve also in lieu of cruisers".

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1920-1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1 Photographic Prints ; 8x10

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

General

Old Folder Title - PRG3-4-5, Navy General, Ships, Unidentified Vessels

Genre / Form

Topical

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

Contact:
US Naval War College
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Newport RI 02841 US