Blowing up Flood Rock, part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour, and presented a hazard to smaller ones. Dynamite was the explosive used. From "The Illustrated London News", October 1885. Wood engraving.
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3543 x 2442 px | 30 x 20.7 cm | 11.8 x 8.1 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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