New York Journal Despatch Yacht "Buccaneer" (1898 Original Black & White Film)

Step into the world of 19th-century journalism with this captivating black and white film from 1898! Witness the despatch boat of the "New York Journal" as it steams through the water, carrying war correspondents aboard. Experience the speed and power of one of the fastest yachts in the business as it cuts through the sea, its prow throwing white spray on either side. This excellent footage captures the excitement and urgency of reporting in the midst of historical events.

Source :
Paley, W. D., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1898) N.Y. Journal despatch yacht "Buccaneer". United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98500969