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Simon Newcomb
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Simon Newcomb in born in Wallace, Nova Scotia in 1835 - came to the United States in 1853. He soon met Joseph Henry who encouraged him to study mathematics and astronomy. In January 1857, Newcomb became a mathematician in the Nautical Almanac Office at Harvard University. On 21 September 1861, the young man was commissioned Professor of Mathematics in the United States Navy which he served until 1897 when he retired as a Captain. During his service, he won great renown as a mathematician and an astronomer. In 1906, Newcomb was promoted to Rear Admiral. He died in Washington on 11 July l909 |
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USS Simon Newcomb (AGS 14)
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Seen here as USS Simon Newcomb (AGS 14) inboard of USS James M. Gilliss (AGS 13) |
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In foreground at the Brooklyn Navy Yard is Simon Newcomb (AGS 14), Harkness (AGS 12), and James M. Gilliss (AGS 13). Astern is the "mother ship" Tanner (AGS 15). LST-664 is moored at another pier inboard of an unidentified LST |
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Drydocked aboard the Advance Base Section Dock ABSD-6 from 27 June to 1 July 1945. SC-1317 is astern of her Life magazine photo by J. R. Eyerman |
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USS Simon Newcomb (AGSc 14)
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Replacement photo: c. June 1949 Gravesend Bay, New York On Sea trials U.S. Navy photo from "Our Navy" magazine |
Original photo: George W. Desharnais Replacement photo: Tommy Trampp |
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9 August 1949 Unloading all removable gear and ballast prior to salvage attempt by Hoist (ARS 40) after running aground at Mother Burns Cove, Labrador, Canada U.S. Navy photo |
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