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The Central America engulfed in the ocean

The Central America sinks to the bottom of the ocean

CREDIT: "The Central America Engulfed in the Ocean, About Eight the Ship Began to Settle Rapidly, When She Momentarily Righted and Went Down Stern Foremost." Illustration in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper October 3, 1857. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress.



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