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Collins S. S .Pacific Rescuing Crew of Barque Jesse Stevens

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Captain Nye of the US Mail steamship 'Pacific' rescued 16 crewmembers of the sinking barque `Jesse Stevens�� by means of a Francis Metallic Life Boat during a heavy gale on December 4, 1852. A boat full of the rescued can be seen near the stern of the sinking barque behind the large starboard-side view of the SS 'Pacific.'

Classification

life-saving

Date Made

1853-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Walters, Samuel; Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth; Ackermann & Co.; Day & Son Ltd.

Materials

ink; color; paper