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Description
The steamer "Brooklyn" hit Hog Island ledge 250 feet from Fort Gorges in Casco Bay on April 6, 1883.
A diary belonging to George Washington Willard noted that he was "On the Brooklyn at work" on April 10, "on the wreck at work" on April 11-13 and April 16-17. On April 18, he was "discharging Sloop of Wreck stuff" and on April 20, the "Wreck stuff sold at auction."
About This Item
- Title: The Brooklyn steamer wrecked in Casco Bay, 1883
- Creation Date: 1883
- Subject Date: 1883
- Location: Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 13 cm x 18 cm
- Local Code: Photographs--Vessels--Shipwrecks
- Object Type: Image
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