USS Severn (1899)
Organization
Biography
The USS Severn (1899) was a gunboat built for the United States Navy and commissioned in 1899. She was part of a class of shallow-draft vessels designed to navigate inland waterways. During her service, Severn operated primarily on the Yangtze River, protecting American interests and citizens during a period of political instability and foreign intervention. Her duties included patrol, escort, and showing the flag.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Writings
Collection
Identifier: 000071
Abstract
The Chester W. Nimitz Personal Writings comprises correspondence from 1893 to 1911, documenting his early life, education at the United States Naval Academy, and early naval service aboard several vessels. The collection also includes notebooks and textbooks from his time at the Naval Academy.
Dates:
1893 - 1911