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The Explosion of the United States Steam Frigate Missouri, at Gibraltar, August 26th, 1843

Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
Object type: lithograph
Maker: Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth; Duncan, E.; Mands, G. P.; Day & Haghe; Ackermann & Co.
Place made: United Kingdom, Greater London, London
Date made: 1800-1899
Materials: ink; paper
Measurements: 15 in x 19 in
Nomenclature: steamships; American; Gibraltar
Classification: shipwrecks

Colored lithograph. Description on object: "The explosion of the United States Steam Frigate Missouri, at Gibraltar, Augt. 26th. 1843. To Captn. Sir George Sartorius and the Officers of H. M. S. Malabar, this Print is respectfully dedicated, by their obedient servant, Edmund Fry. Drawn by E. Duncan, from a sketch made on the spot by Leut G. P. Mands, -- T. G. Dutton lith. Day & Haghe Lithrs. to the Queen. London, Ackermann & Co. Strand, Foster, Fenchurch Street-- Plymouth, Edmund Fry." From Clark MS: "H. M. S. 'Malabar', Capt. Sir George Sartorius rescuing the crew."


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Mands, G. P.
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Sartorius, George
British
British, 1790-1885
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Ackermann & Co.
British/German publisher/printmaker/printer, 1792 - 1834
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