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Description
U.S. Army Transport Thomas, seen full length at dock, perhaps in Philippines. Returning from the Spanish American War in the Philippines, the Thomas sent the first wireless message to be received in the continental United States. This message was received at a receiving station installed at the Cliff House in San Francisco.
Type
image
Format
Black & White
Identifier
25AACEE4-33EF-411A-BF34-162710320060 2003-33-185
Subject
Radio--Installation on ships (LCSH) Radio--Transmitter-receivers (LCSH) Radio in navigation (LCSH) Ships Thomas (Ship) Spanish-American War, 1898 (LCSH)
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