Edward Duncan - The Explosion of the United States Steam Frigate Missouri, George Pechell Mends, between 1843 and 1850

"the explosion of the united states steam frigate missouri, at gibralter [sic], aug. 26th, 1843" - chromolithograph showing the crew of h. M. S. Malabar (foreground, left) watching as uss missouri explodes and burns in the distance from accidental fire, after completing first trans-atlantic voyage of a u. S. Steam powered ship the day prior. Other text on image: other text on image: drawn by e. Duncan, from a sketch made on the spot by lieut. G. P. Mands, t. G. Dutton lith.;malabar; day & haghe lithrs to the queen. To captn sir george sartorius and the officers of the h. M. S. Malabar--this print is respectfully dedicated by their obedient servant, edmund fry london, ackermann & co strand, foster. Fenchurch street _ plymouth edmund fry the original drawing by duncan can be found here. Date: between 1843 and 1850.