Montauk Maritime Collection

Montauk Point Lighthouse c. 1920s - Image Source

Extent:

Dates of Original:

1885-1954

Since the days of the Montauk Indians, Montauk's coastal location has played an important role in seafaring life and the history of navigation.

The collection consists of historic photographs documenting maritime activities, shipwrecks, hurricanes, and damage from storms.

By Subject:

Shipwrecks -- New York (State) -- Montauk

Creator Attribution:

Dave Edwardes

Scope and Content Source:

NYH Topic Areas:

Environment & Nature

Collection Type:

Photographs