S.S. "Coptic" Running Against The Storm (1898 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the raw power of the ocean with this mesmerizing black and white film from 1898! Filmed from a single-camera position aboard a ship, witness the intense journey as the vessel plows head-on through heavy seas. Watch as towering waves crash over the prow, engulfing the lookout in a momentary disappearance, only to resurface amidst cascading spray. Don't miss this thrilling glimpse into the perilous world of seafaring in the late 19th century.

Source :
Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1898) S.S. "Coptic" running against the storm. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2013604959