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The S. S. New York is assisted by two tugboats after running aground

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1930-05-17

GUSN

GUSN-307704

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Description

A black and white view of two tugboats assisting the S. S. New York of the Eastern Steamship Company after it ran aground in the Cape Cod Canal. All passengers were safely removed from the vessel, and the boat was taken back to Boston where it had started its journey to New York.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
passenger vessels
tugboats
photographs

Physical Description

1 black and white photograph; 10 x 8 inches

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2014

Reference Code

MS028.04.022.073

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]

Record Details

Originator

Acme Newspictures (Photographer)

Material Type

photographs

Description Level

Item

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