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- Description:
- Black and white photo of MISS AMERICA II being christened by a woman, probably his wife Murlen Wood. Gar Wood can be seen in a white suit, standing on the deck of the boat holding a young child, probably Gar Wood Jr. A crowd of spectators are standing on the shore in the background, and a large waterfront home is also visible behind them. The picture was likely taken on the St. Clair River in Algonac, Michigan, where the boat was built.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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