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Blowing up Flood Rock, 1885. Artist: Anon

Blowing up Flood Rock, 1885. The rock was part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour, and presented a hazard to smaller ones. Dynamite was the explosive used. From The Illustrated London News. (London, October 1885).
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Title:
Blowing up Flood Rock, 1885. Artist: Anon
Caption:
Blowing up Flood Rock, 1885. The rock was part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour, and presented a hazard to smaller ones. Dynamite was the explosive used. From The Illustrated London News. (London, October 1885).
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3900 x 2688 px | 30.0 MB
Print size:
33.0 x 22.8 cm | 13.0 x 9.0 in (300 dpi)