Photo #: NH 56662
U.S. Brig Bainbridge (1842-1863)
Sketch by George H. Rogers, depicting Bainbridge cruising
off Cuba in 1862, when the artist served on board her.
Note the dialogue written above the sketch: "Lookout at
masthead - 'S-a-i-l O-h!' Officer deck - 'Where away?'. 'Three
points off the Starboard bow Sir'. 'Can you make her out?'. 'No
Sir'. 'Well keep a sharp lookout there'. 'Aye, Aye, Sir'"
Courtesy of Charles Rogers Lord.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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