The sinking of the ‘Birkenhead’ February 25 1852 A STORY THAT WILL NEVER DIE, 1899 (c)
photolithograph, print
Accession Number
NAM.1999-04-126-1
Description
The sinking of the “Birkenhead” February 25 1852 A STORY THAT WILL NEVER DIE, 1899 (c). Photochromolithograph from the painting by Lance Calkin (1859-1936). Men of the 74th Regiment lined up on the deck of the 'Birkenhead' which is sinking. The Birkenhead foundered off the coast of South Africa during the 8th Cape Frontier War. Associated with the Wreck of the Birkenhead and 8th Cape Frontier War, 1852.
Campaigns
8th Cape Frontier War (1850-1853)
Events
Birkenhead, Wreck of the, 1852 (Wrecks 1800-1899)
