10414. (photo) Steamship Bay State aground Portland, Maine c.1916
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10414. (photo) Steamship Bay State aground Portland, Maine c.1916
10414b. (photo) Steamship Bay State aground Portland, Maine c.1916. Photo shows the steamship Bay State of the Eastern Steamship Company aground – heavy fog and the absence of the Cape Elizabeth lightship from her station for repairs was listed as the cause. Over 150 passengers and crew were rescued by the Coast Guard Cutter Ossipee and others. The vessel would be a total loss, put at over $350,000. The photo shows her driven well up on the rocks as onlookers stand on the rocky shore. Original photo measures 2 ½” x 4 ½” b/w. Damage to one corner, a few folds to second. Rare view. (VG-). $16.
10414a. (photo) Steamship Bay State aground Portland, Maine c.1916. Photo shows the steamship Bay State of the Eastern Steamship Company aground – heavy fog and the absence of the Cape Elizabeth lightship from her station for repairs was listed as the cause. Over 150 passengers and crew were rescued by the Coast Guard Cutter Ossipee and others. The vessel would be a total loss, put at over $350,000. The photo shows her driven well up on the rocks as onlookers stand on the rocky shore. Original photo measures 8” x 10” b/w. Rare view. (VG). $68.