Frank E. Kirby paddlewheeler

Photograph

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Frank E. Kirby paddlewheeler

Entry/Object ID

2021.57.27

Description

Contemporary photographic reproduction of historic photo with poor quality. Note wood planks behind image. Image shows the ship with plenty of people on the decks and flags waving in the wind. Photo is printed on Kodak Velox Paper and has "25" and "D.D." written on the back.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Kirby, Frank E. 1849-1929

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.57

Source or Donor

Peterson, Erik

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Location

Box

005 A+B Nautical History

General Notes

Note

The Frank E. Kirby [ship], known as the "flyer of the lakes," and one of his [Mr. Kirby's] earliest designs, built for the Detroit and Sandusky route, was named in his honor. source: http://www.boblosteamers.com/kirby.html

Create Date

September 3, 2021

Update Date

March 25, 2022