This work depicts the tropical cyclone of March, 1889, in which HMS CALLIOPE was the sole surviving ship out of approximately fifteen in the area. Most of the others, including American and German warships struck reefs, were sunk, or beached.
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Title: USS TRENTON and HMS CALLIOPE during the storm in Apia
Creator: George Frederick Gregory [Jnr]
Date: 1892
Location: Apia
Type: Painting
Significance: This work captures a significant moment in 19th century Pacific naval history.