Black and white photo of Gar Wood's MISS AMERICA II running on the Detroit River

Description:

Black and white photo of Gar Wood's MISS AMERICA II running on the Detroit River. Verso is marked "Gar Wood, Jay Smith, and Orlin Johnson winning the Harmsworth Trophy by beating the Maple Leaf contender at Detroit in September, 1921. Winning boat, Miss America II.

Date Issued:

1921-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Hydroplanes, Miss America II, Detroit River, Hydroplane Races, and Harmsworth Trophy Races

Subject Name:

Wood, Garfield Arthur, Johnson, Orlin, and Smith, Jay W.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/A86BE722-00BA-4DD8-AA08-366948715129