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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