Porthole : 86.21.006

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

86.21.006

Accession#:

86.21

Credit Line:

Donated by Tim Green and Jim Nelson.

Object Name:

Porthole

Title:

Porthole From Princess Sophia, Cracked

Date:

1918

Description:

Round heavy porthole has center made of clear glass. On edge are two molded protrusions that form open "C" shape (used to lock porthole to wall). Two additional molded protrusions are solid with hole through each (hinge section).

Notes:

Princess Sophia struck rocks on Vanderbilt Reef on October 24, 1918, sliding off them on Oct. 25. All 343 passengers & crew died.

Search Terms:

Transportation
Shipwreck
Maritime
Boat
S.S. Princess Sophia

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Porthole From Princess Sophia,

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