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Artifact

The Boys on Board Ship

Description

  • Five unidentified International Drillers pose as a group. 
  • Frederick Thomas Webb is seated on the right. 
  • Message written on the back reads: "Dear Wife, Just a card of some of the boys on board ship. All is well. From Fred."
  • Postcard is addressed to Mrs. F.T. Webb of Petrolia, Ontario. 

Background Information

  • Fred Webb drilled for oil in South East Asia and in South America in the early 20th century. 

Map Location

Latitude: 44° 24' 11.214" N
Longitude: 8° 57' 2.052" E

Date

1914

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.5
Height:
5.4

Events, Places, People

  • Frederick Thomas Webb
  • Genoa, Italy

Originating Location

EuropeItaly

Subject