Photograph
Damaged Christopher Columbus Cruise Vessel
| Large crowd looking at the damaged Christopher Columbus cruise vessel at dock. Constructed in 1893, the Christopher Columbus was the only passenger-carrying whaleback steamer ever built. Eighteen passengers died when the ship hit a water tower on the bank of the Milwaukee River on June 30th, 1917. |
| Image ID: | 4685 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Taylor, J. Robert |
| City: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | (T35)111 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
| Cities and towns |
| Crowds |
| Automobiles |
| Boats and boating |
| Marine accidents |
| Piers |
| Outdoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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