US Navy destroyer passing Brenton Point, Rhode Island
Photographer
Paul A Darling
(American, born 1931)
Date1959
Object number00031417
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 280 x 355 mm, 0.025 kg
Copyright© Paul A Darling
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Louis D'Alpuget
DescriptionPhotograph by Paul Darling of a United States Navy destroyer passing Brenton Point, Rhode Island.SignificanceKnown as the 'sailing capital of the world' Newport proudly claims a long history of shipping and sailing. Since the arrival of Europeans, Rhode Island has become a centre of maritime trade, pleasure, sport and business.
