Tallahpoosa Shipwreck, 171-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1884

GUSN

GUSN-391024

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Description

The image shows the partially submerged wreckage of the Tallapoosa shipwreck. Visible elements include a smokestack and several masts protruding from the water. In the background, there is a sailboat on the left side of the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
ships
shipwrecks
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023763
A-Series negative 171-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.171-A

Places

Vineyard Haven (Martha's Vineyard, Dukes county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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