End of the Irish Invasion : - or - the Destruction of the French Armad...
French warships, labeled Le Révolutionaire, L'Egalité and The Revolutionary Jolly Boat, being tossed about during a storm blown up by Pitt, Dundas, Grenville and Windham, whose heads appear from the clouds. Cha... More
[A wrecked boat] - Public domain drawing
Title devised. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.626) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
On the Carolina coast nr. Hatteras
Shipwreck, figure and flotsam in foreground. Title inscribed below image. Faint image of man carrying yoke, inscribed below image: Woods[awyer?] Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.62) Forms part of: Morg... More
North Carolina. The steamship "Metropolis," wrecked in a gale off Cur...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1878 Feb. 16, p. 413.
Not this time! / Dalrymple. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Print shows President Cleveland at the helm of the "Ship of State", it's sails labeled "Honest Pensions, Wilson Tariff Bill, Sound Financial Policy, Adherence to the Traditional Policy of Non-Interference", [an... More
Farthest north / J.S. Pughe. - Public domain dedication image
Illustration shows the frozen heads of Joseph G. Cannon, Leslie M. Shaw, Nelson W. Aldrich, and Joseph B. Foraker around two shipwrecks labeled "Philippine Free Trade" and "Tariff Reform"; other heads are label... More
The U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi, Com..re M.C. Perry--Going out to t...
Naval Portfolio No. 1. Naval scenes in the Mexican War by H. Walke Lieut. U.S. Navy. Copyright by Sarony & Major.
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Glenlyon Wreck Site, Glenlyon...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
The wreck of the Eastland, Panoramic Photograph
J205219 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Kaufmann, Weimer & Fabry Co.; July 29, 1915. Copyright claimant's address: Chicago.
The marine Redowa--Dedicated to the brave, energetic and whole souled ...
Music sheet cover showing two ships and two lifeboats during storm at sea. Copyright by O. Ditson & Co.
Blundering again! / Gillam., Washington, D.C., Political Cartoon
Print shows a group of Democrats on a log raft that is breaking up within sight of land, with two logs labeled "New Jersey [and] New York" coming loose and drifting away; there is a small sail labeled "Democra[... More
Lost in the desert the great dramatic spectacle : written by Owen Davi...
D13751 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Last of the "Mary Jane." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4719. Forms part of: Theatrical poster c... More
"Maine" wreck, Havana Harbor, W. to Custom House (with tower, on right...
H32512 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. Public domain photograph - ship, port, harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Adrift in spite of rock and tempests roar ... / / Coffin.
Democratic Party Congressmen Benjamin Franklin Butler, William Steele Holman, Samuel Jackson Randall, William Ralls Morrison, and others in sinking boat "Democracy" sailing between the Scylla of "protection" an... More
Sub Marine Explorer, Located along the beach of Isla San Telmo, Pearl ...
Significance: Sub Marine Explorer is significant as one of only five known submarines dating to pre-1870 and as an example of early submarine technology. The submarine was, and remains, even as a ruin, an amaz... More
Restos del U.S.S. Maine, Habana. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.
Historic Sites Public domain image of a American navy warship of World War One time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine, July 18, 1911
J158085 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; American Photo Co.; July 26, 1911; DLC/PP-1911:44315. Copyright claimant's address: Havana, Cuba. No. G.
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine, June 16, 1911
J158093 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: Havana, Cuba. No. D. Copyright deposit; American Photo Co.; July 26, 1911.
Loss of the Central America wood engraving, Library of Congress
Three illustrations: side view of the ship the last time she left the port of New York; passengers on raft; and scene of the catastrophe after the sinking of the ship.
The recent accident on the Mississippi Central Railroad / from a sketc...
Five illustrations: Accident on the Mississippi Central Railroad, near Oxford, Mississippi. Head-and-shoulders portraits of Lieut. Commander W.L. Stewart; Commander E.H. Williams; and Lieut. Commander A.W. Muld... More
Wreck of the battleship "Maine" /
"Taken in Havana Harbor from a moving launch, and shows the wreck of the "Maine" surrounded by wrecking boats and other vessels. The warped and twisted remains show how thoroughly this immense mass of iron and ... More
In dire distress / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows George Edmunds, Mark Hanna(?), and another man onboard a grounded ship labeled "Shipping Subsidy Bill" in rough seas labeled "Press Attacks." The ship rests on rocks labeled "Opposition." Il... More
Remarkable photo of the Vestris disaster
Photograph shows crew and passengers of the S. S. Vestris trying to lower lifeboats from the port side; passenger in foreground trying to keep balance as ship tilts sharply to starboard side. The photo was take... More
Adrift in spite of rock and tempests roar ... Coffin
Democratic Party Congressmen Benjamin Franklin Butler, William Steele Holman, Samuel Jackson Randall, William Ralls Morrison, and others in sinking boat "Democracy" sailing between the Scylla of "protection" an... More
Remains of burnt steamers & sailing vessels on the Rappahanock [sic]
Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.15) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine, June 16, 1911
J158093 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: Havana, Cuba. No. D. Copyright deposit; American Photo Co.; July 26, 1911.
Wreck & burning of the steamer Independence on the island of Margarita...
Pictorial lettersheet shows rescue attempts being made on burning and sinking ship; with attached blank leaf. Baird, California pictorial letter sheets, no. 337. Accession box no. DLC/PP-2011:179.16
The Central America engulphed in the ocean, about eight the ship began...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1857 Oct. 3, title page.
Loss of the Central America - Public domain portrait engraving
Three illustrations: appearance of the women passengers of the Central America on their arrival at Sandy Hook, on board the Empire City; head and shoulders of Captain Johnston, of the Norwegian bark Ellen, and ... More
The Pacific Mail Company's steamer "Golden Gate," burned at sea July 2...
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 295 (1862 Aug. 23), p. 540.
Women and children first - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Cong...
General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Category designation on original folder: Disasters... More
On the deck of the Slocum, showing the effects of the fire on metal wo...
Stereograph shows men standing among the wreckage on the melted metal and steel deck of the destroyed steamboat the SS General Slocum at the New York Harbor. H49055 U.S. Copyright Office No. 8403. Copyright by ... More
Maine as it is now Kentucky, Havana, Sept 3, 1906.
Photograph shows the wreckage of the U. S. S. Maine in Havana harbor; other ships in background. Additional title on item: Spanish-American War, "Maine" as it is now in Havana harbor, Sept 3, 1906; [shows also ... More
The flying dutchman / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows a ship labeled "Republican Machine" with Nelson W. Aldrich at the helm and Henry C. Lodge, Joseph G. Cannon, Boies Penrose, James S. Sherman and Chauncey M. Depew hanging on. The ship is star... More
Narrative of the uncommon sufferings, and surprizing deliverance of Br...
Picryl description: Public domain page scan, race relations, African Americans, free to use no copyright restrictions image.
Sub Marine Explorer, Located along the beach of Isla San Telmo, Pearl ...
Significance: Sub Marine Explorer is significant as one of only five known submarines dating to pre-1870 and as an example of early submarine technology. The submarine was, and remains, even as a ruin, an amaz... More
Sub Marine Explorer, Located along the beach of Isla San Telmo, Pearl ...
Significance: Sub Marine Explorer is significant as one of only five known submarines dating to pre-1870 and as an example of early submarine technology. The submarine was, and remains, even as a ruin, an amaz... More
Sub Marine Explorer, Located along the beach of Isla San Telmo, Pearl ...
Significance: Sub Marine Explorer is significant as one of only five known submarines dating to pre-1870 and as an example of early submarine technology. The submarine was, and remains, even as a ruin, an amaz... More
Restos del U.S.S. Maine, Habana. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.
Historic Sites Public domain image of a American navy warship of World War One time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
The wreck of the Atlantic - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Con...
Print shows a large ship capsized with hundreds of people on board; groups of rescue workers on rocks are pulling people out of the water from the crashing waves; others are holding a long rope extending from t... More
Disasters of 60 days : Wreck of Steamship Tennessee, Indian Cove, Marc...
Pictorial lettersheet shows four images of shipwrecks on one page plus two vignettes of (top) a shepherdess and a bear and (center) Explosion R.K. Page Nicolaus, Feather River, March 21th, 1853; with attached b... More
13 anniversary, destruction of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana Harbor, Feb. 1...
J152441 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; American Photo Co.; February 1911. Copyright claimant's address: Obispo 70, Havana, Cuba.
Le Capne. Aubert, Comt. le Jean Baptte de Caen, sauvant l'equipage de ...
"Captain Aubert, Comt. le Jean Baptte de Caen," saving the crew of the American brig "Lydia." .
Restos del U.S.S. Maine, Habana view, photochrome print postcard.
Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. In album prepared by Detroit Photographic Co. to use as a catalog in its office. Detroit Publishing Co., no. 53506. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1955.
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Glenlyon Wreck Site, Glenlyon...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
Wreck of Transport Steamers "Maple leaf" and "Genl. Hunter". St. Johns...
Title inscribed below image. Date derived from historical sources. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.523) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
The return, or saved from the wreck / painted by Thomas Brooks ; Armst...
Print showing Impression 1: Gratis with The Citizen & Round Table. Impression 2: Given as a premium to "The Citizen & Round Table." Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1872 by Armstrong & Co. in t... More
Destruction of Housatonic by a rebel torpedo. Feb. of 17 1864. Charles...
Title inscribed below image. Attributed to William Waud. Formerly attributed to Alfred R. Waud, with the call number DRWG/US - Waud no. 36 (A size). Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.525) Reference prin... More
My child! My child! / engraved and published by John C. McRae, N.Y.
Photograph shows a night scene of a women drowning at sea, holding her infant aloft. In the foreground, a broken mast and tattered sails. The picture is a companion piece to McRae's "They're saved! They're save... More
[Loss of the Central America--Two illustrations: Mrs. Ellis and her fo...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1857 Oct. 10, title page.
The National steamer Oriental, on shore on the sandpit near Nag's Head...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1862 July 5, p. 221.
General map of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, showing rebel defenc...
Depths shown by gradient tints. Shows location of sunken ships. Printed in upper left margin: 39th Cong. 1st Sess. --- Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.) 370.1 Available als... More
Woman leaning against cross on rock in middle of stormy sea near a shi...
13463 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title devised by Library staff or Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Category designat... More
Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine, June 21st, 1911
J158096 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: Havana, Cuba. No. F. Copyright deposit; American Photo Co.; July 26, 1911.
Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine, June 21st, 1911
J158094 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: Havana, Cuba. No. E. On verso: "This is the latest picture of the wreck and show how the forward part of the boat is folded back. That is the mass of ... More
Raising of battleship Maine
Photograph shows the twisted wreckage of the U. S. S. Maine after being raised from Havana harbor. Additional devised title: [Dredging up at Havana harbor, 1911].
Adrift in spite of rock and tempests roar ... / / Coffin.
Democratic Party Congressmen Benjamin Franklin Butler, William Steele Holman, Samuel Jackson Randall, William Ralls Morrison, and others in sinking boat "Democracy" sailing between the Scylla of "protection" an... More
Maps of East and West Florida. nautical chart
Scale ca. 1:500,000. Cover title. Alternate title from Peter Force's catalog of printed maps: Florida and its vicinity. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. "To the Marine Society of the city of... More
Bermudas, drawn from actual surveys, and improved by Blunt's Coast Pil...
Scale ca. 1:116,000. Relief shown pictorially. LC Treasure maps (2nd ed.) 57. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes "General instructions for making the Bermuda Isl... More
The sinking of the United States steamer Oneida off the port of Yokoha...
Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 30, no. 755 (1870 March 19), p. 5.
Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine, June 16, 1911
J158092 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; American Photo Co.; July 26, 1911. Copyright claimant's address: Havana, Cuba. No. C.
Wreck, U.S.S. Maine, Nov. 18, 1911
No. J. Copyright deposit; American Photo Co.; December 1, 1911. Copyright claimant's address: Obispo 70, Havana, Cuba. Exhibited: "War/Photography : Photographs of Armed Conflict and its Aftermath" at the Muse... More
The loss of the Pennsylvania New York packet ship; the Lockwoods emigr...
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).
The life and strange surprising adventures of Robinson Crusoe
An Englishman's great resourcefulness enables him to survive for almost thirty years on the desert island where he is shipwrecked. Also available in digital form. Form AACR 2: br11 8-2-85. ac68-2404 cancelled: ... More
Remains of burnt steamers & sailing vessels on the Rappahanock [sic]
Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.15) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
Sub Marine Explorer, Located along the beach of Isla San Telmo, Pearl ...
Significance: Sub Marine Explorer is significant as one of only five known submarines dating to pre-1870 and as an example of early submarine technology. The submarine was, and remains, even as a ruin, an amaz... More
Sub Marine Explorer, Located along the beach of Isla San Telmo, Pearl ...
Significance: Sub Marine Explorer is significant as one of only five known submarines dating to pre-1870 and as an example of early submarine technology. The submarine was, and remains, even as a ruin, an amaz... More
Restos del U.S.S. Maine, Habana. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.
Historic Sites Public domain image of a American navy warship of World War One time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stone blockade off Charleston - A black and white drawing of a boat in...
Ships loaded with stones and sunk to block entrance of harbor, Charleston, South Carolina. Drawn and published by Adalbert Volck. Illus. in: V. Blada's war sketches. London [i.e. Baltimore], 1864, pl. 10.
Gambling with death / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Illustration shows, at center, a capitalist, sitting on money bags labeled "Insurance Money" and leaning against several papers labeled "New Policy", gambling with the Grim Reaper, while all around them disaste... More
The sorrows of Satan from the famous novel of Marie Corelli.
Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Stern view of the Slocum. What was left of the boat which had on board...
Stereograph shows two men in a small boat inspecting the burnt out wreckage of the steamboat the SS General Slocum at the New York Harbor. H49360 U.S. Copyright Office No. 8403. Copyright by H.C. White Co. Cop... More
Wreck of the U.S.S. Maine, June 7th, 1911
J156506 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; American Photo Co.; June 14, 1911. Copyright claimant's address: Havana, Cuba.
The wreck of the Eastland, Panoramic Photograph
J205219 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Kaufmann, Weimer & Fabry Co.; July 29, 1915. Copyright claimant's address: Chicago.
[Shipwreck] - Public domain drawing
Shipwreck in a storm with figures looking on. Title devised. Rough sketch of similar scene on verso. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.349) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
The return, or saved from the wreck / painted by Thomas Brooks ; Armst...
Print showing Impression 1: Gratis with The Citizen & Round Table. Impression 2: Given as a premium to "The Citizen & Round Table." Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1872 by Armstrong & Co. in t... More
Sunken vessels, in the Rappahannock River, below Fredericksburg, with ...
Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.14) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.
Licensed wreckers - in the hands of the receivers / J. Keppler.
Print shows a ship labeled "Wrecked Corporation" and "Insurance Co. Bankrupt" that has wrecked on rocks with a darkened lighthouse labeled "Trust" and "Justice" nearby; its light has been snuffed by "Judge" and... More
Another party heard from / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Neptune sitting among the sunken wrecks of the Spanish fleet during the Spanish-American War. Caption: Neptune Great whales! If those Yankees keep this up much longer I'll have to move! Illus. fro... More
The mass of burned timbers and ruined metal, showing broken paddle whe...
Stereograph shows the burnt out wreckage and debris of the steamboat SS General Slocum at the New York Harbor. H49054 U.S. Copyright Office No. 8400. Copyright by H.C. White Co. Copyright entry: Aug. 12, 1904, ... More
Destruction of "Maine", Havana harbor, Cuba, Spanish-American War 1898
Photograph shows sailors and others in small boats near the wreckage of the U. S. S. Maine; a wreath is tossed from the Maine's crows nest, American flag waving. Additional devised title: [Ceremonial sinking at... More
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Surrounding waters of Lake Su...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
Sub Marine Explorer, Located along the beach of Isla San Telmo, Pearl ...
Significance: Sub Marine Explorer is significant as one of only five known submarines dating to pre-1870 and as an example of early submarine technology. The submarine was, and remains, even as a ruin, an amaz... More
Sub Marine Explorer, Located along the beach of Isla San Telmo, Pearl ...
Significance: Sub Marine Explorer is significant as one of only five known submarines dating to pre-1870 and as an example of early submarine technology. The submarine was, and remains, even as a ruin, an amaz... More
Steamboat COLUMBUS, Submerged south-southeast of Point Lookout, Scotla...
The wreck of the COLUMBUS was designated AWOIS #7421 in the Automated Wreck and Obstruction Information System. Site number 18ST625 was also assigned. Significance: The paddle-wheel steamboat COLUMBUS was one ... More
Shakspeare - Tempest, act 1, scene 1 / painted by G. Romney ; engraved...
Print showing the storm and shipwreck at the beginning of Shakespeare's play "Tempest" ; Prospero and Miranda are standing on the right on the island where the shipwrecked sailors wash ashore.
Total destruction of the Democratic platform / terrible shipwreck and ...
Title appears as it is written on the item. Forms part of: American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress)
Panorama of wreckage of water front /
"This picture shows the remains of one of the docks, several freight cars being piled one upon the other, while the most interesting part of the picture shows two schooners literally smashed one into the other,... More
"Dogs first!" / Albert Levering., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a ship foundering at sea during a storm, with many passengers on deck, but the sailors, bowing to pressure from "anti-vivisectionists", are rescuing the dogs first.
Titanic disaster - Public domain image of a steam boat
Shows E. J. Smith, who was later commander of the Titanic, inspecting the Titanic's sister ship Olympia (i.e., Olympic), which was launched on April 31, 1911. (From 108-115', this medium close-up footage of Smi... More
The wrecked Maine, Havana, Cuba - decorated May 30, 1902 by order of P...
Flag and mast of the USS Maine. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood.
Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park, Chisholm-Cumberland Wreck Sit...
Significance: The shipwrecks located within the archipelago of Isle Royale represent many types and stages of the development of maritime steam technology. Vessel types include passenger steamers, bulk, and pa... More
Steamboat COLUMBUS, Submerged south-southeast of Point Lookout, Scotla...
The wreck of the COLUMBUS was designated AWOIS #7421 in the Automated Wreck and Obstruction Information System. Site number 18ST625 was also assigned. Significance: The paddle-wheel steamboat COLUMBUS was one ... More
Steamboat COLUMBUS, Submerged south-southeast of Point Lookout, Scotla...
The wreck of the COLUMBUS was designated AWOIS #7421 in the Automated Wreck and Obstruction Information System. Site number 18ST625 was also assigned. Significance: The paddle-wheel steamboat COLUMBUS was one ... More
Naval Magazine Lualualei, West Loch Branch, LST Wreckage, Submerged in...
Significance: The wreckage signifies the massive wartime effort of the United States during World War II, and the importance of Hawaii in these efforts. It also is testimony to the dangers continually faced by... More
Naval Magazine Lualualei, West Loch Branch, LST Wreckage, Submerged in...
Significance: The wreckage signifies the massive wartime effort of the United States during World War II, and the importance of Hawaii in these efforts. It also is testimony to the dangers continually faced by... More
Destruction of Housatonic by a rebel torpedo. Feb. of 17 1864. Charles...
Title inscribed below image. Attributed to William Waud. Formerly attributed to Alfred R. Waud, with the call number DRWG/US - Waud no. 36 (A size). Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.525) Reference prin... More