The top of the masts and funnel of the Mohegan (1898), wrecked on the Manacles, Lizard.

A middle-distant view of the top of the masts and funnel of the passenger/cargo ship Mohegan (1898) submerged and wrecked on the Manacles rocks near St Keverne, Lizard. The photographer was standing on the shore of Godrevy Cove looking east towards the rocks. A similar view to negative G14379.

The Mohegan left London on 13 October 1898 with 97 crew, 17 cattlemen and 53 passengers, as well as 1,280 tons of general cargo. The ship was seen passing Eddystone Lighthouse at about 5pm on 14 October, some 10-12 miles out. The ship then ran onto the Manacle rocks at about 7pm. Some 102 people lost their lives.

Object Details

ID: G14012
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gibson & Sons of Scilly
Vessels: Mohegan (1898)
Date made: After 14 October 1898; October 1898
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gibson's of Scilly Shipwreck Collection
Measurements: Overall: 254 mm x 304 mm