Black and white photo of MISS AMERICA II being christened by a woman, probably his wife Murlen Wood

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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

Subject Topic:

Hydroplanes, Miss America II, and Launches

Subject Name:

Wood, Garfield Arthur and Wood, Murlen

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/CB2F97CC-C07C-43BA-B2BE-998907024600