Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo showing the excursion steamboat Island Queen engulfed in flames along Pittsburgh's Water Street wharf. The caption identifies this as a general overhead view of the burning vessel while firefighters direct water streams from both the wharf and a nearby boat. The dramatic image captures large crowds gathered along the roadway overlooking the waterfront as smoke pours from the riverboat. A striking transportation, maritime disaster, and Pittsburgh history photograph from the postwar era. This photograph originated from a Pittsburgh-area newspaper archive scrapbook collection. Measures approximately 7½" x 6¾". Displays age-related wear, toning, and handling wear consistent with newsroom and archive use. Please see photos.
