Gypsy

Postcard

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Gulfport History Museum

Front

Front

Name/Title

Gypsy

Entry/Object ID

2024.0.37

Description

A black and white photograph postcard of the ferry Gypsy loaded with passengers in Boca Ciega Bay. The boat has a raised American flag, upper deck, life boat, and windows along the midship. The boat appears to be at maximum capacity, as several passengers are sitting in the life boat. "Gypsy at Gulfport, Fla."

Subject

Ferries--Florida--Gulfport--1910-1930, Boats

Subject Place

City

Gulfport, FL

Collection

Postcard Collection

Cataloged By

MV

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Thompson C. Roberts, Jr.

Notes

Source unverified.

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Date Published

1918 - 1930

Transcription

Transcription

From the collection of / Roberts, McRoberts & / Wintersgill. Circa 1905-18 / T. C. Robert, Jr. / Thompson C. Roberts, Jr.

Transcriber

MV, MC

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Web Links and URLs

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Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

"The "Gypsy" sailed out of Gulfport from 1903 to 1944, providing ferry service to the beaches before there were bridges, and later serving as a fishing party boat. It is the boat featured on the city seal."