Title
Inserting detonators into cartridges of dynamite for blasting Flood Rock, East River
Caption
Inserting detonators into cartridges of dynamite for blasting Flood Rock, East River, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which was partially removed in 1876 and again in 1885. These rocks prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour, and presented a
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07109_0460001829
License type
Rights managed
Available size
33,7Mb (3,1Mb) / 11,8in x 11,1in / 3543 x 3323 (300dpi)