Martinique
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Creation Date
2003-11-14
Publication Date
2004-11-05Publisher
Royal Commonwealth Society Library. Cambridge University Library. University of Cambridge.
Language
en_GB
Type
Image
Metadata
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Unknown author (2004). Martinique [digital image]. http://www.dspace.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/1250
Description
299 x 240 mm. A view showing the town and harbour of St Pierre, the chief commercial centre (rather than the capital) of Martinique. The picture shows the curve of the town along the bay and a harbour crowded with sailing ships at anchor (and one steamer flying the French flag, in the background). In the distance the volcanic peak of Mount Pelé looms over the town. The picture is of added interest and importance following the complete destruction of the town in May 1902. On the shoreline there seems to be evidence of a severe storm, with the hulks of two wrecked boats lying near the beach. Photograph taken in the 1880s.
Spatial Coverage
Saint Pierre (North and Central America, Martinique, lost and found/Martinique)
Temporal Coverage
start=1880; end=1889; scheme=DCTERMS.W3CDTF
Relationships
Host Item: RCS Photograph Collection, Y307A.
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