A 19th century artist's impression of the loss of the New York Packet Ship, "Pennsylvania" (front left) and the "Lockwood" Emigrant ship (front right) during a hurricane of January 7th and 8th, 1839 which resulted in the loss of several ships. The event occurred in estuary of the River Mersey, Liverpool, England and Leasowe Lighthouse and Bidston Hill can be seen in the centre backgound.


Size: 5688px × 3688px
Location: Liverpool Bay. English coast
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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