Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo showing the excursion steamboat Island Queen burning along the Pittsburgh waterfront following an explosion. The attached AP caption reads, "Island Queen Burning," and describes smoke billowing from the vessel while automobiles line the nearby wharf. The dramatic close-up view captures the heavily damaged riverboat engulfed in smoke, with the bridge and waterfront visible in the background. A strong transportation, maritime disaster, riverboat, and Pittsburgh history image from the postwar era. This photograph originated from a Pittsburgh-area newspaper archive scrapbook collection. Measures approximately 5½" x 7⅜". Light age-related wear, toning, and handling marks consistent with newsroom use. Please see photos.
