Name/Title
Francis Lifeboat Restoration 2005-2006Entry/Object ID
2009.41.02Scope and Content
Four CDs or DVDs containing and documents about SDH-volunteer led restoration of the Francis Lifeboat
1. iDVD slideshow of photos of the Francis Lifeboat restoration, 2005-2006.
2. 2004-2006 Cut 2
3. 2005-2006 47 photos
4. 2006 all Al Lyon's photos
5. One CD of United State Life Saving Service photos from the Michigan Maritime Museum. All photos except lss19901615.jpg (copied below) have resolutions less than 304MB. These photos were used as inspiration for the barn that houses the restored life boat.Context
The Francis Lifeboat was used on the Saugatuck beach for lifesaving purposes.Collection
NauticalAcquisition
Accession
2009.41Source or Donor
SDHS Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society 1986-2017Acquisition Method
Produced by StaffCredit Line
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Box
028 A Francis Lifeboat Restoration 1Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Francis Lifeboat/Gallinipper (boat), Francis, Joseph, Lyons, Thomas R. "Dick" 1956-2023, Lyon, AlanCreate Date
September 21, 2009Update Date
September 28, 2025
