The Mataafa at the height of the storm

Creator

McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957

Date

• November 28, 1905

Summary

• Ship: Mataafa (constructed 1899)
• No. 5 of 22. Glass plate of the screw bulk freighter, Mataafa, at the height of the storm on November 28, 1905, shows waves breaking over her. Previously named Pennsylvania. Overexposed or emulsion loss with scratches on surface. Donor: Kenneth E. Thro Collection. (16 cm. x 21.5 cm.)