A watercolor of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Hermes (WPC-109), a 165 foot (B) class cutter. Titled Salvage, by H.P. Martin, the painting depicts the Hermes inbound for San Pedro with a disabled steamer in tow.
Categories: Ships and Submarines
 
 
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