Lot
179 
1896 Wreck of the S.S. "Ailsa". Cover from Boston, Massachusetts to Kingston, Jamaica, reverse with label "This article of Mail matter has been recovered from the wreck of the S.S. "Ailsa" which sunk in New York Harbour on 29th February, 1896. GEO. H. PEARCE, P.M. Jamaica, P.O. Jamaica, 17th April, 1896.", cover forwarded back to Charleston, Mass.; contemporary soiling and missing stamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
The Atlas steamer Ailsa of Glasgow was due to leave New York on 29th February for Jamaica and Port Limon. She was anchored in the harbor when the steamer La Bourgogne came into collision with her in a dense fog, cutting her almost halfway through. The mails were subsequently salvaged.
Realized: $325