Caption on image: Capt. McMullen of wrecked S.S. Edith.  Rescued by S.S. Mariposa, Alaska Coast  PH Coll 247.480<br>The Alaska Steamship Co.'s steamer EDITH was abandoned in August after shifting cargo caused her to be in danger of capsizing. The crew was picked up by the steamer MARIPOSA which later attempted to tow the EDITH without success.
<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Mariposa (Steamship); Steamboats--Alaska; Ship accidents--Alaska; Search &amp; rescue operations--Alaska; Sailors--Alaska; Prince William Sound (Alaska); Alaska Steamship Co.--People--Alaska; Alaska Steamship Co.--Equipment &amp; supplies--Alaska</li>
<li>Subjects (LCSH): Shipwreck victims--Alaska</li></ul>
<bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q46211791" class="extiw" title="d:Q46211791"><span title="clerk for the US Railway Mail Service in Alaska">John E. Thwaites</span></a>
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