Frank Purnell, the First Ship to Dock at Port of Indiana

Name/Title

Frank Purnell, the First Ship to Dock at Port of Indiana

Entry/Object ID

2017.62.7

Description

Black and white photograph of the Frank Purnell, the first ship to dock at Port of Indiana berth, as it unloads gravel to be used in highway construction. The vessel carried approx. 12,000 tons and can unload itself in about 3.5 hours. Photograph taken 5/1/1970.

Acquisition

Accession

2017.62

Source or Donor

Joseph, Greg

Acquisition Method

Gift