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Columbus Caravels in Manitowoc
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Postcard view across water towards reproductions of Christopher Columbus' ships, the Niña, Pinta, and the Santa Maria docked at Manitowoc. The ships, adorned with flags and banners, are probably docked along the Manitowoc River.
September 6, 1913
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Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria at Chicago
1897
View from shoreline of replicas of Columbus' ships the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria sailing into dock at Chicago's Jackson Park.
Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria at Chicago
1897
View from shoreline of replicas of the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria docked in a harbor among many boats.
Coal Docks
1900
View from shoreline towards the coal docks on the right, with several ships in the harbor. Caption reads: "Coal Docks, Capacity 100,000 Tons, Two Rivers, Wis."
A Steamship at the Warf at Christiansand
1908
A postcard depicting a young man or teenager on a dock next to a steam ship.
Harbor Scene in the 80s
1908
Scene of sailing vessels in the harbor near the mouth of the river. Three men are standing in silhouette on a bridge in the foreground.
Sailing Ship
Color illustration of a sailing ship with the caption "A Fair Wind And A Following Sea."
