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Last known photo of Captain Smith of RMS Titanic

RMS Titanic - extremely rare first generation press photograph taken by Dr McLean from the tender Ireland as she brought mail and a handful of passengers to the Titanic. This iconic photograph is the last known photograph taken of Captain Smith, and best known for its appearance in Father Browne's album of Titanic photographs. Dr McLean sold this image to the Exclusive News Agency in 1912, which is how this original print came into being. There are several stamps on the reverse, the most important being DO NOT DAMAGE. VALUABLE ORIGINAL KEEP CLEAN'. 4.75 X 6.5 inches

Picture No
13745528
Media ID
45752335
Size
1409px x 2266px (1.4MB)
Credit
© Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. / Mary Evans
Source
The Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. Archive Collection
Date
1912

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