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United States Coast Survey Steamer BIBB at Dry Tortugas, Florida. At this time, the BIBB was engaged in conducting dredging work south of the Florida Keys under the direction of Louis F. de Pourtales who discovered life below 300 fathoms.

Image ID: ship3176, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Florida, Dry Tortugas
Photo Date: 1868
Photographer: Archival Photography by Steve Nicklas, NOS, NGS


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