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<ul><li><b>Scope and content:</b>  Original Caption: U.S. Gunboat Sacramento being overhauled, for duty in Archangel, Russia.  U.S. Gunboat Sacramento now undergoing repairs at Brooklyn Navy Yard and under orders to proceed to Archangel.  Capt. Gabraith will be in command.  The Sacramento is being loaded heavily with small ammunition and the crew is being prepared for land service.  The Sacramento has two gold service stripes on its funnel signifying over a years service convoying troop ships.  Of 480 ships convoyed through the Mediterranean Sea only one merchant vessel was torpedoed.  This mishap was due to engine trouble resulting in ship being unable to keep up with convoy.</li></ul>
Photographer: Keystone View Co.</div>
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