Tallapoosa Shipwreck, 176-A

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

ca. 1884

GUSN

GUSN-391028

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Description

The image shows a shipwreck at sea with parts of the vessel, including a smokestack and mast, protruding above the water's surface. The sea appears calm, and there is no visible land in the vicinity. The shipwreck is identified as the "Tallapoosa" in the title.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
ships
shipwrecks
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

3731

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023767
A-Series negative 176-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

PC022.001.002.001.024.176-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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