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1. Coral Sand Flat Back of Landing Beach, Wreck Bay Chatham Island

Description:
Taken by Alexander Agassiz in 1891, this view of Puerto Chico is one of the few images of the warehouse area in existence. Behind the tress to the left can be seen the jetty into Wreck Bay, and an awaiting schooner. The barrels in front show articles of conveyance for export and import. The warehouse and lighthouse are located to the right.
Abstract:
Hacienda El Progreso; Manuel J. Cobos
Subjects:
Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Stores-Retail; Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Galapagos Islands)
Subjects Facet:
Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands); Stores-Retail; Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Galapagos Islands)
Creator:
Dr. Peter W. Stahl
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Contributors:
Dr.Peter W. Stahl
Date:
1891
Date searchable:
1891
Date searchable:
1891
Genre:
Photographic Print; Digital image
Genre Facet:
Photographic Print; Digital image
Rights:
Copyright
Location(s):
El Progreso (Galapagos Islands)
Location(s) Facet:
El Progreso (Galapagos Islands)
Date Digitized:
2019
Commentary:
Agassiz, A. (1892-1893) Reports on the Dredging Operations off the West Coast of Central America to the Galapagos, etc. by the U.S. Fish Commission Steamer "Albatross" Bull Mus Comp Zool 23: 1-90 Plate XV; also NARA 22-FA-91