A sketch from the New York Illustrated News of the sinking of the Lady Elgin
Date
September 8, 1860
Summary
Ship: Lady Elgin (constructed 1851)
Black and white photo of sketch from the New York Illustrated News of the sinking of the sidewheel passenger, Lady Elgin. She was struck and sunk by the Augusta on Lake Michigan off Winnetka, Illinois on the morning of September 8, 1860. Small tear on right side in border area. (8 in. x 10 in.)