The Mataafa after the storm

Creator

McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957

Date

• December 7, 1905

Summary

• Ship: Mataafa (constructed 1899)
• No. 10 of 22. Glass plate of port stern view of the screw bulk freighter, Mataafa, after the storm during which she struck the pier in Duluth, Minnesota. Taken on December 7, 1905, it shows a deserted ice-covered deck and stack. Inscribed in ink 96, 12-9-05. Upper right corner of plate missing, surface abrasions. Previously named Pennsylvania. Donor: Kenneth E. Thro Collection. (12.5 cm. x 20 cm.)