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(See the map below)</div> <div> Gone forever, but not forgotten due to the dedication of her many crewmembers who ensure that the spirit and memory of this grand old lady will remain for a long time to come......this website is tribute to the ship, her crewmembers, and the spirit that keeps her alive.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="072d4000.gif" border=0 width="468" height="256" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Southerland's final resting place off the coast of California.</div> </td> </tr></table></body>