Steamer CITY OF WORCESTER sunk in Thames River, New London, CT, May 29, 1898

gelatin print

PHOTOGRAPHS
Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation
USA, CT, New London; USA, CT, Thames
1898-05-29
paper
4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in.

Gelatin print in album 2008.28.3 of Merritt & Chapman Derrick & Wrecking Co.; no negative number; handwritten in picture at bottom "SUNK IN NEW LONDON HARBOR/ MAY 29, 1898"; bow view of Norwich Line sidewheel steamboat CITY OF WORCESTER partly submerged in Thames River, New London, CT, with salvage vessels on either side. See duplicate print 2008.28.10.310, and related photographs 2008.28.3.50-52.

2008.28.3.50