Black and white photo of the christening of the race powerboat, MISS DETROIT V

Description:

Black and white photo of the christening of the race powerboat, MISS DETROIT V. The photo shows a starboard side bow view of the boat which has a painted deck and varnished topsides. A large crowd of spectators is standing on the dock in the background and a young girl is smashing a bottle of champagne at the bow of the boat. One man is standing near the girl and is holding a DYC (Detroit Yacht Club) burgee in his left hand. The photo may have been taken at the Detroit Yacht Club.

Date Issued:

1920-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

MISS DETROIT V, Detroit Yacht Club, Speedboats, and Launches

Subject Name:

Wood, Garfield Arthur

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/8C289267-959E-4E1A-A2CF-937885224860