The Wind and the Rain, which hit Boston last night during a thunder storm caused several moored boats to capsize on the Charles river. Shawn is one of the stricken craft being towed to shore, M. I. T. buildings in the background.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

The Wind and the Rain, which hit Boston last night during a thunder storm caused several moored boats to capsize on the Charles river. Shawn is one of the stricken craft being towed to shore, M. I. T. buildings in the background.

[ca. July 1942]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Weather: Storms: Before 1950: Misc. Photos

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