Print: S.S. Saale, North German Lloyd Line, on fire at Hoboken, July 1 or 2, 1900.
Entry/Object ID
2010.007.0097
Scope and Content
Print depicting the S.S. Saale, North German Lloyd Line, on fire at Hoboken, July 1 or 2, 1900. Partial leaf removed from unknown German language publication, publication date also unknown, but probably contemporary, but likely within a few years of this fire. Leaf: 8-1/4" high x 9-1/4" wide.
Captioned in German below image: Der Brand der Bieranlagne des Norddeutschen Lloyds in Hoboken: Der Brand der "Saale". Nach einer photographischen ausnahme. (Mit Text.)
Caption, while untranslated, makes it clear that the image was after a photograph of the scene. Reverse of leaf has double-columned text running the opposite direction from the print indicating that this leaf was probably from a book or magazine rather than a newspaper.
The Saale was released from its Hoboken pier while on fire during this disastrous event. It floated into the main channel of the Hudson where it was towed and allowed to burn out. The view here is northeast with Hoboken at the left. Several tugboats (and lighters) are seen including one named "Maria Hoffmann."
Acquisition
Accession
2010.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
