Name/Title
Steamer Henry PhippsEntry/Object ID
2019.58.49Description
Black and white photo of the steamship 'Henry Phipps', showing workmen checking rivets, April 23, 1937.
The HENRY PHIPPS was built for the giant Pittsburgh Steamship Company of the United States Steel Corporation, which had over 100 ships in its fleet. This steamer was part of a series of identical vessels built for the Pittsburgh fleet in 1906 and 1907, and the only one built on the Saginaw River of this class.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
American Shipbuilding CompanyAcquisition
Accession
2019.58Source or Donor
Mathewson, LindaAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Notes
Date: 4/18 - 4/23 1937