The Sea Serpent

Unknown artist

Wood engraving

Detail, 7 x 6 inches

The Illustrated London News (October 28, 1848): 265.

This is part of the famous report by Captain McQuhae, which was regarded as the strongest evidence of the day.

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Scanned image and text by Simon Cooke.

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