The National sinks into the Cape Cod Canal

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-291761

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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
Photographic materials
Photographs: Ships (1 of 4)
The National sinks into the Cape Cod Canal
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Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
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  - Photographs: Ships (1 of 4)

Description

A black and white view of dredger, the National, as it sinks into the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows men on a tugboat attempting to attach a rope to the dredge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
dredgers (watercraft)
tugboats
rope
workers
photographs

Physical Descrption

1 black and white photograph; 9.5 x 7.25 inches

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

MS028.04.022.064

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]

Record Details

Material Type

photographs

Description Level

Item

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