Floating derricks CENTURY and COLOSSUS hoisting debris from unidentified salvage operation

gelatin silver print

Gelatin silver print in photograph album 2008.28.6 of Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation salvage operations; handwritten upper right "7275"; floating derricks CENTURY and COLOSSUS hoisting debris from unidentified salvage operation; from original negative 1964.660.2341; see related photographs 2008.28.6.87-93; camera copy on page 8 "Black Horse of the Sea", caption "This huge traveling crane, blown by a storm from its place on a New York coaling dock, was promptly set back by the combined efforts of the Floating Derricks COLOSSUS and CENTURY. Few burdens ever are encountered that are too heavy or bulky for such a bit of teamwork, though as many as four derricks together often have been used.".