Fish Hawk at Wharf, United States Fishing Commission Steamer, 1145-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392279

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Description

The image shows the United States Fishing Commission Steamer "Fish Hawk" docked at a wharf. Men are visible standing on the wooden dock near the ship. Two structures are in the background, including a multi-story building with a prominent central section. A covered lifeboat is situated at the edge of the wharf.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hunting and commercial fishing vessels
docks
ships
People
buildings (structures)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

7386

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025052
B-Series negative 1145-B

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

PC022.001.002.001.047.1145-B

Places

Woods Hole (Barnstable county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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