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1. 1898 Hurricane Damage on Fernandina Waterfront - Photograph, Black-and-White

   Photo of damage on Fernandina waterfront from 1898 hurricane. The ship "Gladiator" is the severely damaged vessell in the foreground.

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. Collection of photographs show the damage to Amelia Island from the impact of the 1898 hurricane called the Great Storm. - Photograph

   This collection of 9 photographs show the damage to Amelia Island from the impact of the 1898 hurricane called the Great Storm. On October 2, 1898 the Great Storm made landfall on Cumberland Island as a category 4 hurricane. Winds are estimated to have been 135 mph encompassing a 20 mile radius, though the effects of the storm were felt along the GA coast. Brunswick and Darien GA were hit hard, with around a million dollars in damage.

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. Street scene after storm - Print, Photographic

   Street scene after storm. Centre St view after storm Boat is believed to be gladiator Palace Saloon on right Salvadore on left Smith Restaurant

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. The Gladiator - Print, Photographic

   Picture of boat, thought to be the Gladiator. Quote about this boat: "Gladiator engine said 'All I wants is wood n water, wood n water, wood n water'"

   Record Type: Photo