wnp71.2394

SS China, steamship

January 1, 1877

Hunters Point, View of side-wheel steamer in dry dock. [The China in dry dock at Hunter's Point 1877 No. 47] Same image as Watkins stereoview 'Steamer China in Hunters Point dry dock, 1722'. [F810 SH-054]

Location

Spear Ave, 94124

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: Carleton Watkins
Date Added: June 5, 2019
Contributor: Courtesy of the Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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