Wreck of the Norton, 362-A

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391203

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Locations
Massachusetts
Gloucester
Wreck of the Norton, 362-A
(current record)

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Locations
    - Massachusetts
      - Gloucester
        Julia Norton Ship, 342-A
        Tumbling Water, Rafe's Chasm, 356-A
        Wreck of the Norton, 362-A (current record)
        Rafe's Chasm, 363-A
        Gloucester Harbor View, 367-A
        Gloucester Harbor View, 368-A
        Wreck of the Julia Norton, 369-A
        Wave Burst at Rafe's Chasm, 374-A

Description

The image depicts the wreck of the ship Norton along a coastline. The vessel appears grounded near rocky terrain, with two masts visible. In the background, there is a coastal town with various structures and a landscape covered partially in snow. Tree branches frame the image on the left.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
ships
shipwrecks
oceans
shores (landforms)
trees
stone (rock)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

3833

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023946
A-Series negative 362-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.013.362-A

Places

Gloucester (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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