Captain Zera Luther Tanner, 

 U.S. Navy (1835 ■ 1906) 



Entered the Navy in 1862 and saw service in the Civil War. 

 Following the War and a one year furlough for study abroad, he 

 was ordered to the Hydrographic Office. He was assigned to 

 supervise the construction of the steamer Albatross for the U.S. 

 Fish Commission. Completed in 1882, Albatross was com- 

 manded by Tanner for over 12 years. In 1897 he was placed on 

 the retired list and in 1906 advanced to the rank of Captain. 



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