Historical Maritime Gatherings

Black and white images capturing gatherings near steam ferries and ships, highlighting notable figures in early 20th-century maritime events.

Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen is led off the SS Megantic in handcuffs by Chief Inspector Walter Dew. Crippen tried to escape to Quebec, Canada with his mistress Ethel Le Neve by disguising themselves as Mr Robinson and his Son. The Captain of the ship became suspicious and alerted police in London by using the ship radio.   Date: 1910
Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen is led off the SS Megantic in handcuffs by Chief Inspector Walter Dew. Crippen tried to escape to Quebec, Canada with his mistress Ethel Le Neve by disguising themselves as Mr Robinson and his Son. The Captain of the ship became suspicious and alerted police in London by using the ship radio. Date: 1910