Image of the dry docks of Screw Dock Company on the East River in New York City; workers labor over several ships' hulls while other boats approach the docks nearby; industrial buildings visible in background. Date supplied by cataloger based on printer history; Endicott & Co. operated at 59 Beekman St. from 1853-1886. "Endicott & Co. Lith. 59 Beekman St. N.Y."--text, bottom center margin. "Vessels taken up by hydraulic power, at the most reasonable rates. / No straining. / This is the only Dock where the sections are adjusted to the keel before raising out of the Water.--text, bottom center margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 45.09 x 60.33 cm (17 3/4 x 23 3/4 in.)
Advertising Docks--Pictorial works Dry docks--Pictorial works Industrial buildings--Pictorial works New York (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works Ships--Pictorial works Screw Dock Co Lithographs--Color--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc)
Place
New York (N.Y.)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Maritime Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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