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St Thomas after the hurricane but before the quake and wave.

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Date

1868

Artist

Attributed to William Fox (1812-1893)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22871078

Description

Shows a broad view of the harbour at St Thomas Island, Virgin Islands, West Indies. There is an island in the centre of the harbour and several outlying islands in the open sea in the distance. Many ships lie half-submerged as a result of the hurricane. The buildings of the town are in the foreground.

There was a major earthquake (7.5) at St Thomas, 18 November, 1867, with tsunami. Another lesser one struck on 17 March 1868

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands

Country

United States Virgin Islands

Tags

Islands
Ships
Seascapes

Category

Landscapes & Seascapes

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