Landing seals at St John's capital Newfoundland where 1 ill-fated crew left and would [?never] return, 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3061B/32
Scope and Contents
156 x 206 mm. Showing seal carcasses being landed by crane on to a wharf at St John's. The event referred to in the caption has not been identified and could refer to any one of numerous incidents.
Dates
- Creation: 1900
Creator
- From the File: Holloway, Robert E, 1850 - 1904 (photographer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Fonds:
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, bends and some retouching.
Bibliography
Compare the event referred to in caption to Chapter 10 of O'Neill, P (1976), 'A Seaport Legacy', Vol. 2, Erin, Ontario.
General
GD.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2002-11-14 08:56:32+00:00
Includes index.
Repository Details
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