Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the Jenkins Steamship Company freighter CHARLES O. JENKINS, under steam

Description:

Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the Jenkins Steamship Company freighter CHARLES O. JENKINS, under steam. A man stands outside the pilot house, another stands near the aft cabin, and between 14 figures are on the main deck. Several people in a small boat, flying a large American flag float alongside the starboard side of the JENKINS. A tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background. The image is captioned with the year, 1916.

Date Issued:

1916-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Freighters, Boats, CHARLES O. JENKINS, Detroit Ship Building Company, Jenkins Steamship Company, Tower Steamship Company, Midland Steamship Company, Coal Export Company, JOHN W. DAVIN, and MICHAEL GALLAGHER

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/06107F70-A957-4602-AFD8-408521155930