Crucible

Object/Artifact

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Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Crucible

Description

Round crucible with wide mouth that is the same size of the body. Body tapers down at the end to a smaller base.

Dimensions

Height

34.29 cm

Dimension Description

Base

Width

20.32 cm

Material

Granite

Color

Grey

Location

* Untyped Location

Ceramics Case

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Shipwreck

Richard P. Buck

Island

Bermuda

* Untyped Place

Atlantic Ocean

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

TEXT INSIDE CRUCIBLE: Large Crucible ...from the Richard P. Buck 1,490 tons which sank en route from Philadelphia to San Francisco with 2,149 tons of general cargo, including kerosene and whiskey. After surviving a severe storm the ship caught fire and was towed to shore. The final destruction of the highly inflammable cargo and the ship was witnessed by people ashore.