Original 1947 Associated Press wirephoto depicting recovery efforts following the catastrophic Island Queen steamboat explosion and fire on the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The photograph shows authorities recovering a victim from the water, with the burned wreckage of the Island Queen visible in the background. The reverse bears an Associated Press Wirephoto stamp. This photograph originated from a large archive of newspaper reference photographs assembled and retained by a Pennsylvania newspaper near Pittsburgh. Measures approximately 9¼ x 8½ inches. Exhibits age, handling wear, corner mounting remnants, light creasing, and other signs of newspaper archive use. Please see photos.
