Large Steamer Wrecked 1910-1919

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Full title reads: "Penzance. Large Steamer Wrecked. The 'Espiegle' runs on the rocks in a dense fog, thus commencing the Cornish Wrecks Season.".

Penzance, Cornwall.

VS of steam ship caught on rocks. A tug boat is along side her.

N.B. Item found in Unidentified Gazettes reel.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
85195
Sort Number:
UNI GAZ 030
Time in/Out:
01:11:15:00 / 01:11:41:00
Canister:
UNI GAZ ROLL 30
Film ID:
2963.11
Issue Date:
1910 - 1919

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