Residents exploring SS Lansing, 1919

Photograph

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Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Residents exploring SS Lansing, 1919

Entry/Object ID

2025.223.27

Description

Stonington residents and visitors from New York explore the newly rebuilt SS Lansing at its launch on May 20, 1919. The Lansing steamship was rebuilt by the Ship Construction and Trading Company, Inc. for the Nafra Company of New York. Stonington Borough is visible in the background, and the inner breakwater is visible at right. The Atwood Machine Company is visible at left.

Made/Created

Date made

1918 - 1919

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Location

Stonington Borough