Richmond Pearson Hobson and other men on deck of vessel, probably Cuba, 1898

gelatin print

PHOTOGRAPHS
Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation
Cuba, Havana
1898
paper
4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in.

Gelatin print in album 2008.28.3 of Merritt & Chapman Derrick & Wrecking Co.; printed in negative lower right "386"; handwritten on album page under man in center of picture "(HOBSON)"; group of 7 men on deck of stick lighter; man in center probably Richmond Pearson Hobson (1870-1937), naval hero who sank the collier MERRIMAC to partially block the harbor of Santiago, Cuba. [Ref: Norman Brouwer, 2010.] See duplicate print 1964.520.224.

2008.28.3.69