Title
Loss of the 'Birkenhead' iron paddle-steamer troopship
Caption
Loss of the 'Birkenhead' iron paddle-steamer troopship sailed from Queenstown (Cobh) Ireland for Cape of Good Hope 7 January 1852, foundered off Simon's Bay, s Africa on 26 February. Commanding officer, Colonel Seton, gave order "Women and children first
Date
1852
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07100_390003753
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,3Mb (2,8Mb) / 8,6in x 11,8in / 2593 x 3543 (300dpi)