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"Susquihanna" at shipyard, built in 1891, Bath, Maine by A. Sewall

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Location Note

OVP 97

GUSN

GUSN-221626

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Description

View of the prow of the ship.

Details

Descriptive Terms

yachts
photographs
photographic prints
albumen prints

Inscription

Gift of Mr. Wm. S. Appleton
16 June 1934
Susquihanna
Built in 1891, Bath, Maine by A. Sewall
Sank off New Caledonia August 23, 1905
See A Maritime History of Bath, Maine vol II p. 651

Additional Identification Number

Oversize photograph number OVP0287

Physical Description

1 photographic print : albumen, mounted ; 10 x 12 5/8

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1934-06-16

Reference Code

PC001.01.TMP.287

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

12 5/8 x 10 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Bath (Sagadahoc county, Maine)

Record Details

Material Type

photographs
photographic prints
albumen prints

Subjects

Marine photography

Accruals Note

Sank off New Caledonia, Aug. 23, 1905, similar to OVP 286.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

OVP 97

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