B+W photo of machined part for M.V. Tai Yang, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Dec. 13, 1940.
Entry/Object ID
2011.025.0203
Description
Black-and-white photo of a metal machined part being bored for M.V. Tai Yang, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Dec. 13, 1940. 7-1/2" x 9-1/2" print. Photographer was William Craig as stamped on reverse; holographic ink description; oval yard stamp; inkstamped date.
Documentation or progress photo of machine shop work for a vessel undergoing repairs.
Part seen in photo is labeled: M.V. Tai Yan U. Crank Bethlehem Steel Ship Div. Foot 13th St., Hoboken N.J.
Text in ink on back:
Plate #1
M.V. Tai Yang
Section of Main Engine Crank to be machined out of a Solid Ingot weighing approx. 9 tons. First operation U. Crank Webs being machined on the outside faces.
Bethlehem Steel Co.
Shipbuilding Division
Hoboken Yard, N.J.
[oval inkstamp]
Bethlehem Steel Co. Shipbuilding Division, Hoboken Yard, N.J.
Inkstamp:
Picture by William Craig
405 Gregory Common
Weehawken, N.J.
[separate date stamp] Dec 13 1940.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.025
Source or Donor
Cangelosi, Joseph
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph Cangelosi.
Made/Created
Artist
Craig, William
Date made
1940
Place
Location
Hoboken
Dimensions
Height
7-1/2 in
Width
9-1/2 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-05-03
