Title
Loss of the 'Birkenhead' iron paddle-steamer troopship
Caption
Loss of the 'Birkenhead' iron paddle-steamer troopship which sailed from Queenstown (Cobh) Ireland for Cape of Good Hope 7 January 1852 Foundered off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February. Of 638 souls on board only 184 saved by the boats. Commanding off
Date
1852
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07100_390003756
License type
Rights managed
Available size
22,1Mb (3,1Mb) / 11,8in x 7,3in / 3543 x 2181 (300dpi)