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Hancock Collection
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Hancock Collection
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Filename:
048.jpg
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Title:
Velero III and Velero II
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Velero III and Velero II
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Creator:
Unknown
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Date Created:
undated
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Type:
image
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Description:
Photograph is an image of the vessels Velero III [left] and Velero II [right], owned by Allan Hancock. Velero II was built in 1922, while Velero III was built in 1931. Both were built to Hancock's specifications, and employed in oceanographic research in the Pacific. During World War II, Velero III was used as a patrol vessel by the U.S. Navy. After the war, it was purchased by the American Independent Oil Company and converted into a luxury cruiser for the Sheik of Kuwait.
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Photograph is an image of the vessels Velero III [left] and Velero II [right], owned by Allan Hancock. Velero II was built in 1922, while Velero III was built in 1931. Both were built to Hancock's specifications, and employed in oceanographic research in the Pacific. During World War II, Velero III was used as a patrol vessel by the U.S. Navy. After the war, it was purchased by the American Independent Oil Company and converted into a luxury cruiser for the Sheik of Kuwait.
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Format:
1 photograph : black and white ; 8 x 6 in.
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1 photograph : black and white ; 8 x 6 in.
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Institution:
Allan Hancock College
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Allan Hancock College
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Subject:
Hancock, Allan, 1875-1965.
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Hancock, Allan, 1875-1965.
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Subject:
Pacific Ocean--Description and travel.
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Pacific Ocean--Description and travel.
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Subject:
Velero III (Cruiser)
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Velero III (Cruiser)
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Subject:
Marine biology--Research--California.
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Marine biology--Research--California.
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Subject:
Scientific expeditions--Galapagos Islands.
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Scientific expeditions--Galapagos Islands.
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Subject:
Scientific expeditions--Mexico.
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Scientific expeditions--Mexico.
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Subject:
Allan Hancock Foundation.
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Allan Hancock Foundation.
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Language:
eng
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eng
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Copyright Statement:
Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
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Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
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Copyright Holder:
� 2003 Allan Hancock College, All Rights Reserved
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� 2003 Allan Hancock College, All Rights Reserved
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