FRESH WATER
U.S. NAVY YARD NEW YORK
FRESH WATER
This cover seems to date from before the Second World War era.
DESIGN:
Note the sarif font, a style that disappeared early in the 20th century from cast iron covers.
UTILITY:
Fresh Water, as opposed to Salt Water, also piped throughout the Navy Yard.
RANGE:
Several covers of this type still are extant in the Navy Yard.
