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American Mail Steamship "Indiana" rescuing the Crew of British Barque "Avena," December 13, 1874

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

In turbulent waters, the American Mail Steamship "Indiana" (center), rescues the half-sunken British bark "Avena." Crew members from the the "Indiana" row toward the bark. This event was documented in the December 15, 1874 Boston Post.

Classification

maritime events

Date Made

Unknown-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

unknown

Materials

paper; ink; mounting

Measurements

9 1/2 in x 15 3/4 in

Place Made

Unknown

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American Mail Steamship "Indiana" rescuing the Crew of British Barque "Avena," December 13, 1874

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