From a gallery at The Impressed Image. Link…
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Wreck Mail Collection
Carnatic – 1869
Description
The P&O steamer Carnatic, 1700 tons, was wrecked on 13th September 1869 of Shawan Island in the Gulf of Suez, while outward bound for India. The ship struck at 1am on Monday 13th September, in calm water.
Although close to land the ship's company remained on board all the following day, until about 1am on Tuesday 14th the Carnatic sank suddenly with considerable loss of life, 15 Europeans and 15 Natives. Some of the mail bags were recovered by divers on the 24th October.
Salvaged mail from shipwrecks makes for an interesting collection. Link…
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The Mighty Murray
My sister has a house on Hindmarsh Island. It is no longer an island. The water is just about all gone. These were sent to me yesterday.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Ridicula Rediviva
A nursery rhyme book from 1869. As well as the well known rhymes (Miss Muffet, Jack Horner, etc.) there are some surprises. Link…
Monday, May 18, 2009
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