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ANNOUNCEMENT of the gift of the Velero fll to the University 

 of Southern California as a floating laboratory dedicated to the 

 advancement of marine science was made on January 8, 1939. 

 Above the famed craft is shown at anchor in calm waters of 

 Port Utria, Colombia, on her last voyage under the Hancock 

 house flag. She now flies the banner of U.S.C. 



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