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Launching of the "Bark Olympic," Bath, Maine, June 23, 1892

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1892-06-23

Location Note

OVP 90 Marine

GUSN

GUSN-221524

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Description

Depiction of the launching of the four masted ship, "Bark Olympic," from a shipyard in Bath, Maine, with a crowd observing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ships
photographs
albumen prints
photographic prints

Inscription

Hugh De Payens, Commandery of Melrose, Mass.
As guests of Dunlap Commandery, No. 5,
Knights of Templar of Bath
At the Launching of Bark Olympic.
S.B. Gibbs, Master.
Length 228 Depth 21.3
Breadth 42 Tonnage 1490
Bath, Maine, June 23, 1892,
Photographed by J.C. Higgins, Bath, Maine (printed)
Gift 1984 Franklin Reed (handwritten)

Additional Identification Number

Oversize photograph number OVP0264

Physical Description

1 photographic print : albumen, mounted ; 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1984

Reference Code

PC001.01.TMP.264

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

9 1/2 x 12 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Bath (Sagadahoc county, Maine)

Record Details

Originator

Higgins, J.C. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographs
albumen prints
photographic prints

Description Level

Item

Location Note

OVP 90 Marine

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