Handwritten Notes: "Union St. V.H. / 1898"

The masts of the wrecked schooner "Newburgh" can be seen through Union Wharf. Or can it? Compare with the next photo (V70103.HTM) - is this really the same storm?

Can you identify any people, things, places, or events in this photograph? How about the time period? Or do you know where this photo came from? Email me at cbaer@vineyard.net.

Date: 1898
Location: Vineyard Haven - downtown - Union Street
Keywords: gales; storms; snow; views; wrecks