An Untold Story of the Sea At Sea-This empty lifeboat, a plaything of the elements, apparently tells a story of tragedy at sea, a story that only the sea can tell. The tiny craft, rising and falling on the never-ceasing ebb and flow of the waters, was pictured from the American Export Liner Exeter, a day out of Lisbon as the vessel was bound for the Portuguese capital.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

An Untold Story of the Sea At Sea-This empty lifeboat, a plaything of the elements, apparently tells a story of tragedy at sea, a story that only the sea can tell. The tiny craft, rising and falling on the never-ceasing ebb and flow of the waters, was pictured from the American Export Liner Exeter, a day out of Lisbon as the vessel was bound for the Portuguese capital.

Wide World Photos, Inc. · [ca. July 1941]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Life Boats

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