https://collections.mcny.org/Collection/Loss of the Steamboat Swallow-2F3XC5NMI0RL.html Larger image57.300.434N. Currier (Firm)Loss of the Steamboat SwallowDate:1845While on her trip from Albany to New-York, on Monday Evening April 7th 1845. When opposite Athens she struck a large rock, took fire broke in two and sunk. By which melancholy occurrence, it is supposed that nearly 40 lives were lost.hand coloringFile dimensions:5500px × 3950pxBuy a Print or License this imageWhat Type of Order?Add to lightboxKeywords:DisastersFiresNightSteamboatsview related galleriesPrints, Drawings, and Maps