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September 17, 1931
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The U.S. Navy cruiser Pensacola sailed from Newport, R.I., on Sept. 2, 1920s-era, to seek storms for testing anti-rolling tanks but returned a week later without finding any rough weather, despite daily checks.
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NAVY SHIP SOUGHT STORMS: NONE FOUND
WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 16. (AP)-The ship that the Navy sent to sea to look for a storm has returned without finding one after a week of searching.
The cruiser Pensacola was dispatched from Newport, R. I., Sept. 2 to find it rough enough to test its newly installed anti-rolling tanks. Day after day the crew whistled in vain for a wind.
The Pensacola steamed along as placidly as a ferry boat. Each day the Navy Department received from its special expert aboard which was the same "no results."
WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 16. (AP)-The ship that the Navy sent to sea to look for a storm has returned without finding one after a week of searching.
The cruiser Pensacola was dispatched from Newport, R. I., Sept. 2 to find it rough enough to test its newly installed anti-rolling tanks. Day after day the crew whistled in vain for a wind.
The Pensacola steamed along as placidly as a ferry boat. Each day the Navy Department received from its special expert aboard which was the same "no results."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Navy Cruiser
Storm Search
Pensacola
Anti Rolling Tanks
Vain Voyage
Where did it happen?
At Sea From Newport, R. I.
Story Details
Location
At Sea From Newport, R. I.
Event Date
Sept. 2
Story Details
The Navy cruiser Pensacola was sent from Newport, R. I., on Sept. 2 to find rough seas to test its anti-rolling tanks but returned after a week without encountering any storms, receiving daily reports of no results.