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S.S. Princess May wrecked on Sentinel Island, Alaska, August 5, 1910
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S.S. Princess May wrecked on Sentinel Island, Alaska, August 5, 1910
1128871 S.S. Princess May wrecked on Sentinel Island, Alaska, August 5, 1910 ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpenter Collection)
Media ID 38372908
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This haunting image captures the dramatic wreckage of the S.S. Princess May on Sentinel Island, Alaska, on August 5, 1910. The once majestic ship now lies in ruins amidst the rugged rocks and crashing waves of the Alaskan coast.
The sheer power of nature is evident in this photograph as the ship's hull is battered and broken by the unforgiving waters surrounding it. The remnants of what was once a bustling vessel now serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that sailors faced when navigating these treacherous waters.
The contrast between the dark, foreboding rocks and the calm blue waters creates a sense of eerie beauty in this scene. It is almost as if time has stood still since that fateful day in 1910 when disaster struck.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of both the fragility of human creations and the resilience of nature. The S.S. Princess May may have met its end on Sentinel Island, but its story lives on through photographs like this one.
Through Bridgeman Images' lens, we are transported back to a moment frozen in time - a moment that serves as a testament to both man's ingenuity and nature's power.
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