Demonstrates non-sinkable ship to members of Congress. Adam T. Drekolias, of New York, demonstrating to members of the House Naval Affairs Committee, February 24th, his invention which he claims will keep any ship from sinking, no matter how badly damaged. The invention is a collapsible chamber desi
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- 1926
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"Demonstrates non-sinkable ship to members of Congress. Adam T. Drekolias, of New York, demonstrating to members of the House Naval Affairs Committee, February 24th, his invention which he claims will keep any ship from sinking, no matter how badly damaged. The invention is a collapsible chamber desi" (1926). Harris & Ewing. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Demonstrates_non-sinkable_ship_to_members_of_Congress._Adam_T._Drekolias,_of_New_York,_demonstrating_to_members_of_the_House_Naval_Affairs_Committee,_February_24th,_his_invention_which_he_LCCN2016888083.jpgNeed photos for a whole script? Add Find Any Photo to Claude and ask for this one by its id: 277290.
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