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[Wreck & Burning of the Steamer Indepen]dence on the Island Margarita, February 16th 1853. 150 Lives Lost

Description: Image of the shipwreck with a view of the rocky shore and high waves. The ship is engulfed in mast-high flames with only the fore-part visible. There are many people swarming from the ship into the water and swimming to shore. They are also using life lines and life boats. "From the sketch of Mr. Cross, [Passenger]."--text, below image. "Noisy Carriers Publishing Hal[l]. 77 Long Wharf San Francisco. Charles P. Kimball Propretor [sic]."--stamped text, above image. Paper color: gray.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: ca. 1853
Call number: 48052:056
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