The saloon steam boat Princess Alice.

The saloon steam boat Princess Alice. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H2504

Description: The paddle steamer 'Princess Alice' under way before the disaster. In September 1878, over 640 passengers died when she sank after a collision with the collier 'Bywell Castle' in Galleons Reach.

Creator: 'Illustrated London News'

Date: 14 Sep 1878