Name/Title
Joseph C. Suit launch at Brittain and Elliott yardEntry/Object ID
2021.57.31Description
August 29, 1884 The Joseph C. Suit is launched at the Brittain and Elliott yard, at the present location of Wicks Park. A large and enthusiastic crowd cheers as she slides sideways into the river.
This is a copy of a historic photos. Photo is printed on Kodak Velox Paper and has "20" and "D.D." written on the back. The front has yellowing transparent tape on the the corners and upper edge.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Print, photographSubject Person or Organization
Joseph C. Suit (ship), Wicks Park/Anchor Park/site after 1937Cataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.57Source or Donor
Peterson, ErikAcquisition Method
DonationLexicon
Search Terms
Shipbuilding, Steamship, Freighter, Great Lakes shippingLocation
Box
005 A+B Nautical HistoryCreate Date
September 3, 2021Update Date
April 3, 2024
