Title
Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship 'Birkenhead'
Caption
Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay, S Africa 26 February 1852. The order "Women and children first" given by the commanding officer Colonel Seton was obeyed and troops stood on deck waiting their fate. Of 638 on board 184
Date
Feb 26, 1852
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07100_390003755
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,6Mb (4,5Mb) / 9,1in x 11,8in / 2722 x 3543 (300dpi)