Title
Blowing up Flood Rock, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex
Caption
Blowing up Flood Rock, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour, and presented a hazard to smaller ones. Dynamite was the explosive used. From "The Illustrated London News", October 1885. Wood engraving.
Date
Oct 1885
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07109_0460001825
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,8Mb (4,0Mb) / 11,8in x 8,1in / 3543 x 2442 (300dpi)