National Museum of American History
This boat compass was used by merchant seamen aboard one of the lifeboats from the SS Alcoa Guide, an American freighter sunk by the German submarine U- 123 three hundred miles east of Cape Hatteras on April 16, 1942.
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National Museum of American History in Washington DC - Coast2CoastWithKids
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National Museum of American History, Washington, DC, USA
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National Museum of American History in Washington DC - Discover the Wonders of American History – Go Guides
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National Museum of African American History and Culture, 2016-11-01
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National Museum of American History
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National Museum of American History Family Guide: 9 Tips to Know Before You Go
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Plan Your Visit National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Tickets & Tours - National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington DC - Viator
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