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- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Straps for Cargo Doors, Str. No. 66." The drawing consists of red and black ink on linen and shows plan and profile views of the cargo door hinge straps for the proposed vessel. The drawing scale is not shown and the sheet is dated April, 12, 1894. Handwritten text within a blue stamp in the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 66-S16-2-4, Tube No. 2."
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Arrangement - Main Deck, 20" Hydraulic Dredge." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows a view of the hydraulic dredge that was later named, Niagara. The view shows the arrangement of machinery rooms and cabins on the main deck. A title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." It is drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated December 14, 1912. Additional text shows "Hull 60" and drawing "5069."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Shell Expansion, Fire Tug." The drawing consists of ink on linen and shows a starboard side profile view of the steel plate arrangement along the hull of the fire tugboat, George A. Wallace. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated December 21, 1915. The plan number is shown as "3632."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Cabin Deck, T.S.S. [Turbine Steamship] Virginia." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the Cabin Deck layout for the proposed steamship. The drawing is dated, "1910," in the lower right corner and also shows plan number, "5183."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet of the Boat Deck of the SS Naomi. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the exterior layout of the deck including location of the smokestack, spars, skylights, and life rafts. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" The plan number is shown as "5031."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Cyclecar Front Hub and Brake System." The drawing consists of black pencil on vellum paper and shows side and cross-section views of the hub and brake assembly for a proposed cyclecar. Several design notes are also shown. Handwritten text in the lower left corner of the sheet shows "Drawn by JSB [James Scripps Booth], 7-29-20."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Survey of Northern and Northwestern Lakes, Design of Intersection Protractor." Notes beneath the title indicate that the protractor was "Made under the direction of Major W. L. Fisk, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., and E. E. Haskell, Prin. Asst. Engineer, by Murray Blanchard, Junior Engineer." The plan is drawn in red and black ink on linen and is dated April, 1904. The drawing was prepared at full scale and shows plan, profile, and cross-section views for the design of a protractor which was used for drawing lake survey charts. Additional notes at the bottom of the title block give the following specifications: "Make bar of steel, graduated arcs of German silver, and other parts of brass. Protractor arms are nickel plated. Graduate protractors to 1/2 degree and verniers to 1 minute."
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet showing "Details, Steering Gear" for the Erie Railroad Transit Company tugboat, FREDERICK U. ROBBINS. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows hull/deck cross section views for the layout of the steering cable and sheaves in the vicinity of the pilothouse. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1 inch = 1 foot and is dated July 15, 1913. The plan number is shown as "2350."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Design of Motor Launch No. 8 for the U. S. Lake Survey." The plan is drawn in black ink on linen at a scale of 1 inch = 1 foot and is dated December, 1912. This sheet shows plan, profile, and cross section for a proposed 21.5 foot long, wooden-hulled motor launch. The title block in the lower right corner shows the plan was "Prepared under the direction of Lieut. Col. J. C. Sanford, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing that shows three views of an engine block. The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, side, and end views of a 4-cylinder engine block. Various internal and exterior details are shown including cylinders, valves, spark plug, crankshaft, fan, belts, and a generator. A handwritten note in black pencil on the left side of the sheet shows "See later layout for chain drive at rear of flywheel. Motor for 'JSB' luxurious light car described in printed circular Sept., 1921. Drawn in Calif." Another handwritten note near the lower right edge shows "Propeller shaft at low level to gain 16" low floor." The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth] Started 8-29-21" in pencil near the center lower edge of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Deck House, Harbor Tug, Alice Stafford." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan and profile views of the structural framing for the tugboat deckhouse. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing (Hull No. 65) was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated January 24, 1914. The plan number is shown as "2364."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Shearwater, U. S. Fish Tug, No. 46." The drawing is done in black ink on heavy tan paper. It shows an interior profile view of the hull and a plan view of the main deck of the proposed tugboat. The drawing was prepared by the Craig Ship Building Company of Toledo, Ohio. It is shown at a scale of 1/2 = 1 foot and is dated February 1, 1891. Handwritten text within a black ink stamp near the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 46-S9-0-2, Tube No. 1."
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Deck House & Winch Casing" for the fishing trawler, Foam (Hull No. 89), that was owned by the Bay State Fishing Company of Boston. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan and profile views of deck structures along with related design details and notes. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building Co." at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated August, 1917. The plan number is shown as "4272."
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled, "For'd Cabin for Tug Frank Perry." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows an interior plan view of the forward cabin area of the tugboat. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1 inch = 1 foot and is dated May 11, 1912. The plan number is shown as "3443."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Preliminary Lines for U. S. Fish Com. Str. [Steamer], Drawing No. 2." The drawing is done in black ink on linen and shows plan, profile, and section views of the hull lines for the proposed wooden-hulled tugboat. The drawing was prepared by the Craig Ship Building Company of Toledo, Ohio. It is shown at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated December 23, 1890. Handwritten text within a black ink stamp near the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 46-S5-0-1, Tube No. 1."
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One partially completed drawing of a proposed automobile. The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, end, and longitudinal cross-section views of a proposed rear-engine vehicle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the body, steering and suspension components, and seats. The top and longitudinal views show a "flexible shaft" that was intended to operate the radiator fan at the front of the auto and would run along the side of the vehicle to the engine at the rear. Handwritten pencil notes near the lower left corner of the sheets list several steering system design advantages and disadvantages. The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], 10-28-1918, Layout No. 3."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Housing for Fan Engine for Captain Thomas Wilson." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan and profile views of a fan engine housing that is to be mounted on an engine room bulkhead. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 19, 1915. The plan number is shown as "1362."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Strs. 59 & 60, F.&P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] No. 1 & 2." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a half cross-section view with dimensions for the proposed wooden-hulled steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby of the Detroit Dry Dock Company. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "No. XII, Fort Wayne, Plan and Section of Exterior Batteries." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows existing ground contour lines as well as proposed contour lines for the construction of earth embankments and gun batteries at Fort Wayne. A cross-section detail is shown along the right edge of the plan sheet. Handwritten text near the upper right corner shows "Engineer Department, Washington, Aug't 20, 1867. Sent to General Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Midship Section, 87' 6" Steel Harbor Tug, Alice Stafford." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a cross-section view of the hull and deck of the tugboat. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing (Hull No. 65) was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated December 16, 1913. The plan number is shown as "2360."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Rudder Details, Fire Tug." The drawing consists of ink on linen and shows details of the rudder assembly for the fire tugboat, George A. Wallace. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated January 5, 1916. The plan number is shown as "1409."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Construction Draft of Strs. 59/60 for Ft.& P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] R.R. Co." The drawing consists of red, black, and blue ink on linen and shows a port side interior profile view of the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated March, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Inboard Profile, 8 Yd. Dipper Dredge." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a port side view of the dipper dredge, Richard B. Mellon. The view shows the interior of the hull and superstructures. The backhoe arm and bucket can be seen at the bow along with the spud pile at the stern. A title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." It is drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated June 5, 1914. Additional text shows "Hull 68" and drawing "4205."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Rudder for F.& P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] No. 1." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows details of the rudder assembly for the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamship. The plan (number A-3-105) was prepared at a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot by the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated March, 1885. (Steamer number 59 was the Detroit Dry Dock hull number for the passenger steamship that was known as F.& P.M. No. 1.)
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Rigging Plan" for the fishing trawler, Foam (Hull No. 89), that was owned by the Bay State Fishing Company of Boston. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side profile view of the hull and superstructures as well as a plan view of the main deck. Large "Bill of Material" tables can be seen at the top and right sides of the plan sheet. Each of the material items is numbered to correspond with a specific location on the drawing. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building Co." at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated November 23, 1917. The plan number is shown as "4274."
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Plan of Pilot House, Erie R.R. Tug." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows an interior plan view of the pilot house layout for the tugboat, Alice Stafford. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing (Hull No. 65) was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated June 16, 1914. The plan number is shown as "1347."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Spars - Flagpoles." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan views and dimensions for bow/stern flagpoles, the fore mast, and the main mast for the SS Naomi. Details of the mast base are also shown. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at scales of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and 3 inches = 1 foot and is dated April 26, 1909. The plan number is shown as "2183."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Drawing, in pencil on tracing paper, showing outlines of several different views of a Stout Single-Wing Airplane, including a top down view, profile view, and front view. Text at top left reads "Stout Single-Wing Airplane Forerunner of All Internally-Braced Aircraft Flown at Dayton Ohio in 1918." Text in the center shows measurements of the area, span, max chord, wing depth, stabilizer, ailerons, and weight. Text at bottom right "Original Stout Drawing Dated May 16, 1918." Drawn at a scale of 3/16" = 1'.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Bracket and Chock for St'r. [Steamer] No. 66." The drawing consists of red and black ink on linen and shows plan, profile, and cross-section views of the chock assembly for the proposed vessel. The drawing is shown at a scale of 3 inches = 1 foot and is dated April 24, 1894. Handwritten cursive text beneath the title shows "Craig Ship Bldg. Co., Toledo." Handwritten text within a blue stamp in the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 66-S82-1-2, Tube No. 2."
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Piping Plan for Str. [Steamer] Naomi." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the steam pipe layout in the engine room of the SS Naomi. The drawing was prepared by the Manitowoc Dry Dock Company. The plan number is shown as "M74."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One copy of a drawing entitled "Passenger & Freight Stmr." that shows a starboard side exterior profile view as well as plan views of the saloon deck, main deck, and hold of the proposed steamship (originally the SS Bainbridge and later the SS Algomah II). This copy is a negative image of the original drawing with line work shown in white on a dark gray background. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing, Plan No. 2, was prepared by the "Rice Brothers Corporation, East Boothbay, Maine." It was drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated Nov. 7, 1921. A table of overall dimensions is shown at the center right side of the drawing.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Main Deck Plating for Fire Tug, Clevelander." The drawing consists of ink on linen and shows a plan view of the main deck and structural framing for the fire tugboat, Clevelander. (Other sheets in this plan set reference the George A. Wallace.) The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated October 12, 1915. The plan number is shown as "3606."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Midship Section, 87' 6" Steel Harbor Tug, Alice Stafford." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a profile view of the rudder assembly for the tugboat. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing (Hull No. 65) was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated December 16, 1913. The plan number is shown as "2359."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Gangways for Strs. 59 & 60 for Ft.& P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] R.R." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows details of the gangways on the sides of the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared by Frank E. Kirby at a scale of 1 1/2 inches = 1 foot by the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "W.T. [Watertight] Bulkhead #138 for Strs. [Steamers] Venus, Neptune & Jupiter." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a cross-section view of the hull that shows the structural design of watertight bulkhead #138. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/16 inch = 1 foot and is dated January 5, 1915. The drawing number is shown as "3562."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Str. [Steamer] Captain Thomas Wilson, Boiler Saddles." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan views and details of the saddle mountings for the boilers. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 2, 1915. The plan number is shown as "3569."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One copy of a drawing of the "Steam Railroad Ferry for Mackinaw and Point St. Ignace." This copy is a negative image of the original drawing with line work shown in white on a dark gray background. The copy shows profile and plan views of the railroad ferry that was later named, SS Algomah (Algoma). The plan was drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by the Detroit Dry Dock Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Joiner Plan - Top Deck, SS Alabama." The drawing consists of ink on linen and shows a plan view of the exterior layout of the Top Deck for the passenger steamship, SS Alabama. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the ship was built by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Co." for the "Goodrich Transit Co." and is dated 1910. The plan number, "5049," is stamped in black ink on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "St'r. [Steamer] No. 46, Craig Ship B'ld'g. Co." The drawing is done in black ink on linen. It shows an interior profile view of the hull and a plan view of the main deck of the proposed wooden-hulled tugboat. The drawing was prepared by the Craig Ship Building Company of Toledo, Ohio. It is shown at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated February 13, 1891. Handwritten text within a black ink stamp near the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 46-S9-0-1, Tube No. 1."
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Cargo Derrick." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows design details for cargo derricks that were to be constructed on the decks of the steamships, Venus and Neptune. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by "Manitowoc Ship Building Co." at scales of 1/2 inch and 1 1/2 inches = 1 foot and is dated January 25, 1917. The drawing number is shown as "4256."
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Fort Wayne, Michigan." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows an overall site plan of the fort property including property lines, the layout of the fort, barracks, officer's quarters, various other buildings, and streets. Bearings and distances are also given along the fort property lines. A bar scale (1 inch = 100 feet) is shown in the lower right corner of the sheet along with a symbol legend. Small handwritten text near the lower right edge shows "J. M. Hilton, Q.M.G.O. [Quarter Master General Office]" along with the year, "1897."
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet showing the "Arrangement Plans" for the Erie Railroad Transit Company tugboat, FREDERICK U. ROBBINS. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the layouts for the "Lower Deck Aft" and "Lower Deck Forward." The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated July 2, 1913. The plan number is shown as "1306."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Main Deck, T.S.S. [Turbine Steamship] Virginia." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the Main Deck layout for the proposed steamship. The drawing is dated, "1910," in the lower right corner and also shows plan number, "5136."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Steamer No. 10." The drawing consists of black ink on heavy tan paper and shows plan views of two decks, a starboard side interior profile view of the hull, and two cross-section views of the hull of the proposed passenger steamship (later named Darius Cole). Some areas of the drawing have been tinted with pale green ink. The sidewheel steamship was built by the Globe Shipbuilding Company of Cleveland, Ohio. The plan was drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated June, 1885.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Joiner Plan - Boat Deck, SS Alabama." The drawing consists of ink on linen and shows a plan view of the interior layout of the Boat Deck for the passenger steamship, SS Alabama. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the ship was built by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Co." for the "Goodrich Transit Co." and is dated 1909. The plan number, "5048," is stamped in black ink on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Craig Shipbuilding Co., Toledo, Ohio." The drawing consists of black ink and gray shading on linen and shows a view of the transom of the wooden-hulled Ann Arbor No. 1 railroad car ferry. Handwritten text and a blue stamp in the lower right corner show "Strs. No. 55 & 56, No. 45" and "New Drawing No. Tol. 55-S9-0-1, Tube No. 1."
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Joiner Plan, Promenade Deck." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the interior layout of the Promenade Deck for the SS Naomi. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated April 13, 1909. The plan number is shown as "5029."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Original Construction, Strs. [Steamers] Venus & Neptune, Str. Jupiter." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows longitudinal and half cross-section views of the hull and its structural framing configuration. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated December 11, 1914. The drawing number is shown as "3560."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Elevation Plan of Steamers 59 & 60 for Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Company." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a port side exterior profile view of the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet showing "General Arrangement" for the steamship, Lake Haresti (and sister ships). The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side exterior profile view and also deck plan views for the proposed steamship. A table in the upper right corner of the sheet lists hull numbers 105 through 122 and shows the vessel names for this group of steamships. These ships were built for the United States Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corporation (EFC). The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building Co." at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 28, 1919. The plan number is shown as "4300."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Plan of Spar Deck, F.&P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] Steamers, Showing Additional Capacity Due to 36 Feet 8 Inch Increased Length." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the proposed cabin layout on the spar deck for the wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1883. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Bulkhead at Frame 56, Str. No. 66." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the bulkhead and dimensions at frame number 56. The drawing is shown at a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated November 3, 1893. Printed text along the bottom shows "C.S.B. Co. [Craig Ship Building Co.], Toledo." Handwritten text within a blue stamp in the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 66-S11-5-1, Tube No. 2."
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Tillers for Strs. 59 & 60." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows details of the tillers for the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan (number A-5-100-101) was prepared at a scale of 3 inches = 1 foot by the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated March, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Deck House Roof." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of upper deck of Army Corps of Engineers tugboat, Manitowoc. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing (Hull No. 30) was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 10, 1909. The plan number is shown as "5022."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Stern Forging for St. [Steamer] 66." The drawing consists of red and black ink on linen and shows plan and profile views of the stern assembly for the rudder and propeller shaft of the proposed vessel. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 1 foot and is dated October, 1893. Printed text beneath the title shows "Craig S.B. [Ship Building] Co." Handwritten text within a blue stamp near the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 66-S11-8-1, Tube No. 2."
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "S.S. Virginia, Outboard Profile." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side exterior profile view of the proposed steamship. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 24, 1907. The plan number is shown as "3215."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled, "3/4" Wharf Drop Proposed for Providence, Fall River and Newport Steamboat Co., Narragansett Pier Dock." The drawing (No. 5804) consists of black ink on linen and shows details of the mechanical workings of a wharf drop. The drops were used for transferring freight between the ship and wharf. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1 1/2 inches = 1 foot by the "American Ship Windlass Co., Providence, R.I., U.S.A." and is dated May 16, 1898.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Proposed Addition to After Deck House, Yacht Margaret." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan and profile views of a proposed addition to the aft deck house of the vessel. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "U. S. Lake Survey Office, Detroit, Mich.," at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated February 16, 1921. The plan is signed by "M. S. MacDiarmid, Assistant Engineer" and "W. P. Wooten, Colonel, Corps of Engineers."
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "General Arrangement." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side interior profile view and also a main deck interior plan view of the Army Corps of Engineers tugboat, Manitowoc. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing (Hull No. 30) was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 16, 1909. The plan number is shown as "5023."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Offsets for Fire Tug, Clevelander." The drawing consists of ink on linen and shows a table of offset dimensions and a half-section detail of the hull for the fire tugboat, Clevelander. (Other sheets in this plan set reference the George A. Wallace.) The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." and is dated November 2, 1915. The plan number is shown as "2453."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing that shows two views of engine components. The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows: 1. Left side of sheet: front end view of engine. 2. Right side of sheet: side view of front portion of engine. Several parts are noted on the drawing, but the views were only partially completed. A handwritten note in black pencil at the lower right corner of the sheet shows "JSB [James Scripps Booth], started 9-16-21" and "Front end of JSB 4 cyl. motor when chain drive to lower level propeller shaft is installed behind the flywheel - See other drawings, JSB."
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet showing the "Arrangement of Steering Gear" for the Erie Railroad Transit Company tugboat, FREDERICK U. ROBBINS. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a hull/deck cross section view of the layout for the steering cable and sheaves. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1 inch = 1 foot and is dated August 14, 1913. The plan number is shown as "1313."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled, "Rearrangement of Tug Frank Perry." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the main deck cabin areas. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at scales of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and 1 inch = 1 foot. The plan number is shown as "5067" and is dated May 8, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One "General Arrangement" plan for a fireboat. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the main deck as well as an interior profile view of the hull. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated April, 1905. The plan number is shown as "4072."
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Line Draft of F.&P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] Steamers No. 59/60." The drawing consists of black and blue ink on linen and shows the lines for the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Section of the F&PM [Flint & Pere Marquette] R.R. Steamers." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a half cross-section view with dimensions for the proposed wooden-hulled steamships. Blue ink has been used to show the water surface. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot by the Detroit Dry Dock Company. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Midship Section, Steamers No. 54 & 55." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a half cross-section view with dimensions for the proposed wooden-hulled steamships. Blue ink has been used to show the water surface and the wood hull has been tinted in a light tan color. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Spar Draft No. 25.'" The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side profile view of the hull and sail rig for the 4-masted schooner, H. A., Hawgood. The schooner was built by F. W. Wheeler of West Bay City, Michigan. The plan was drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated December 28, 1885.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing that shows a profile view of an engine block. The drawing consists of black pencil on vellum paper and shows a full-size view of the side of a 4-cylinder engine block. A fan, belt, and generator can be seen on the left side of the block. A distributor with four wire leads to spark plugs can be seen near the top of the block. An internal view of part of the crankshaft is shown near the lower right area of the block. A handwritten note in red pencil near the lower right corner of the sheet shows "See also colored drawing cross section, overhead valves & camshaft; worm driven." The drawing is signed "6-20-16, [?]E., JSB [James Scripps Booth]" in pencil near the lower left corner of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One sepia print drawing of the "Steel Steam Yacht, Enquirer." The drawing shows a starboard side interior profile view of the two-masted, propeller-driven yacht. Plan views are also shown for the two decks. An information table at the top center indicates that the yacht was 143 feet 1 inch in length and was built by the Union Dry Dock Company in 1896.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Cyclecar Rear Axle Assembly." The drawing consists of black pencil on vellum paper and shows a cross-section view of the rear wheel and axle as well as a plan view of the rear brake. Several design notes and dimensions are also shown. Handwritten text in the lower left corner of the sheet shows "Interchangeable With Front Axle: Wheel Hub Complete With Bearings, Bearing Spacer, Brake Drum - Brake Band with Lower Supporting Bolt, Disc Wheel with Ring and Nuts, Brake Operating Lever, Hub Cap and Retaining Nut, Felt Washer Retainer, Brake Springs." The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], Calif., 7-30-1920" in the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Hatch Covers & Details, Strs. Venus & Neptune." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows various structural details of the hatch covers and coaming for the steamships, Venus and Neptune. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at scales of 1/2, 1 1/2, and 3 inches = 1 foot and is dated November 25, 1914. The drawing number is shown as "4213."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Captain Thomas Wilson, Boiler Room Floor & Ash Guard." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows views and details of the boiler room floor. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 10, 1915. The plan number is shown as "3572."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "'Vitesse' Airplane Type Autocycle - Pure Streamline Body." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, end, and longitudinal cross-section views of the proposed Autocycle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, steering and suspension components, seats, and storage areas. Handwritten pencil text beneath the title shows "8-19-18, J.S.B. [James Scripps Booth]," but several revision notes at the lower edge of the sheet show dates of "3-20-1920" and "Nov. 10, 1920." The drawing is shown at "1/4 Scale."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Autocycle Limited." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, front end, and longitudinal cross-section views of the proposed Autocycle. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, steering and suspension components, seats, gas tank, and storage areas. The name, "Vitesse," is shown at the top of the radiator on the front end view at the left side of the sheet. Six numbered arrows along the bottom show the locations of corresponding transverse cross-section views that are drawn on a separate sheet. (See object number 1960.169.009o.) Handwritten pencil notes near the lower right corner show "June, 1920," as well as "1/8 size model in wax made 10-7-1920" and "Complete car drawn on blackboard, 836 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, [California], July 24, 1920, - Some slight changes made then."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Government Grounds at Fort Wayne with Position of Engineer and Quartermaster Buildings, Roadways &c., Aug. 1866." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows an overall site plan of the fort property including property lines, the layout of the fort, barracks, officer's quarters, various other buildings, and streets. A bar scale is shown near the center lower edge of the sheet along with a note that reads "Scale 60 feet to 1 inch." Various handwritten notes along the lower edge indicate the dates when copies of the plan and accompanying letters were sent by post officers to the Quarter Master General Office. Officer's names noted include: Col. T. [Thomas] J. Cram, Major G. Weitzel, and Major W. M. McFarland.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Massachusetts & Merrimac, Construction Draft of Steamers No. 54/55." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows interior plan and profile views for the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, bulk carrier steamships. The drawing indicates that the vessels also had three masts. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Full Size Sketch of Composition Hinges for Freeing Ports, Str. No. 66." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan and profile views of hinge straps for the proposed vessel. The drawing scale is full size and the sheet is dated January, 12, 1893. Printed text beneath the title shows "Craig Shipbuilding Co." Handwritten text within a blue stamp in the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 66-S11-1-1, Tube No. 2."
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Original Rough Sketch for Rocket Cyclecar." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows top, side, and front end views of a proposed 2-passenger cyclecar. The vehicle has the name, "Speedelia," shown on the hood. Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, and chain drive. The drawing is shown at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 inch and is dated June, 1913. A table in the upper left corner of the sheet lists the names and addresses of six Midwestern automobile parts manufacturers. An adjacent table lists some vehicle dimensions.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Sections Thru Principal Layout of Autocycle." The drawing consists of black pencil on heavy paper and shows six numbered transverse cross-section views of the proposed vehicle starting with the front end (1) and continuing to the back end (6). Various internal and exterior details are shown including the engine, body, frame, wheels, suspension components, battery, and muffler. The drawing is signed "Nov. 19, 1920, JSB [James Scripps Booth]" in pencil near the lower right corner of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled, "No. 4 'Providence' Steam Capstan Windlass." The drawing (No. 1890) consists of black ink on linen and shows details of the mechanical workings of a windlass. Pencil shading has been used to show wooden deck areas in gray. Notes in the title block show "8"+8" Engines - All iron bitts" and "Proposed for the U. S. Revenue Steamer, 'Levi Woodbury'." The plan was prepared at a scale of 1 1/2 inches = 1 foot by the "American Ship Windlass Co., Providence, R.I." and is dated June 10, 1891.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Hold Plan, T.S.S. [Turbine Steamship] Virginia." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the Hold layout for the proposed steamship. The drawing is dated, "1910," in the lower right corner and also shows plan number, "5338."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Expansion." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side profile view of the plating arrangement on the hull of the SS Naomi. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated April 8, 1909. The plan number is shown as "5026."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Survey of N. and N.W. Lakes" and "Standards of Length." Notes in the upper left corner show "Lt. Col. G. J. Lydecker, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., in charge" and that the drawing (Plate I) was "To accompany report of Asst. Eng. E. E. Haskell." The plan is drawn in black ink on linen and is dated July 1, 1898. The drawing shows plan, elevation, and cross-section views of an apparatus that was used to compare measuring instruments against a standard 8 meter bar. The name, "A. Mangelsdorf," is shown in the lower right corner of the sheet.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Cabin Plan for Strs. 59/60 for Ft. & P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] R.R." The drawing consists of black and red ink on linen and shows a plan view of the proposed cabin layout for the wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One copy of a drawing entitled "Passenger & Freight Stmr., Hull #104, Type Sections" that shows a cross-section view of the hull and decks of the proposed steamship (originally the SS BAINBRIDGE and later the ALGOMAH II). This copy is a negative image of the original drawing with line work shown in white on a dark gray background. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing, Plan No. 1, was prepared by the "Rice Brothers Corporation, East Boothbay, Maine." It was drawn at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot and is undated.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Crossection of Toledo, Ann Arbor & North Michigan Railroad Car Ferry Steamers No. 1 & No. 2." Additional text indicates that these ships were under construction at the Craig Ship Building Company Works in Toledo, Ohio, as of June 6, 1892. The drawing was prepared by George Craig at a scale of 1/2"=1 ft. It consists of black ink on linen and shows a cross section view of the wooden-hulled railroad car ferries. Handwritten text and a blue stamp in the lower right corner show "Str. No. 55 & 56, No. 4-1" and "New Drawing No. Tol. 55-S11-11-3, Tube No. 1."
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled "Fortifications Michigan. Fort Wayne, Detroit River." This drawing is a blackline reproduction of the original and it shows an overall plan of the fort layout along with existing and proposed ground contour lines. Small handwritten text beneath the title shows "Drawn by Lt. M. C. Meigs, Corps of Engineers, March, 1849." Two cross-section details are shown near the lower edge of the sheet. Small handwritten text near the lower left corner shows "Engr. Department 16 July 1849, Received with Lieut. Meigs letter of 10th instant." Small handwritten text in the lower right corner shows "Fort Wayne 10th Mar. of 1849, Copies/letter submitted to the Chief Engineer. M. C. Meigs, Lt. Engs."
- Date Issued:
- 1849-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet showing "Lines" for the Erie Railroad Transit Company tugboat, FREDERICK U. ROBBINS. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows profile and cross section lines for the hull of the proposed tugboat. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated February 13, 1913. The plan number is shown as "5076."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Alice Stafford, Outboard Profile, Steel Harbor Tug, 78' 6" x 22' 0" x 12' 9." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side exterior profile view of the tugboat. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing (Hull No. 65) was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated June 20, 1914. The plan number is shown as "2389."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Sketch, Starboard Haws[e] Pipe, St'r. No. 66." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of the proposed vessel hawse pipe. The drawing scale is not shown and the sheet is dated April 10, 1894. Printed text beneath the title shows "Craig Ship Bld'g. Co., Toledo." Handwritten text within a blue stamp in the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 66-S12-1-3, Tube No. 2."
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing of a proposed twin-engine airplane. The drawing is done in colored pencil on heavy tan paper and shows a left side exterior profile view of the proposed airplane as well as a front end view and a top view. An interior view of the fuselage is also shown. One table of "Characteristics" and "Data" is shown along with a second table of "Weight Estimates." The drawing is signed "Wm. B. Stout, Aug., 1922," in pencil near the lower right corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Leroy Brooks." The drawing consists of black ink on tan, canvas-backed paper and includes red, brown, and gray color tinting in selected areas. The drawing shows a port side interior profile view and also a main deck plan view of the proposed tugboat. A black ink stamp with handwritten text in the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol.-59-0-1, Tube No. 1." The plan was prepared by the Craig Shipbuilding Company of Toledo, Ohio.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Joiner Plan - Orlop Deck, SS Alabama." The drawing consists of ink on linen and shows a plan view of the interior layout of the Orlop Deck for the passenger steamship, SS Alabama. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the ship was built by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Co." for the "Goodrich Transit Co." and is dated 1909. The plan number, "5044," is stamped in black ink on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Main Haws[e] Pipe, U. S. Light Vessel." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows plan and cross-section views of the hawse pipe for the proposed vessel (Steamer No. 66). The drawing is shown at a scale of 1 1/2 inches = 1 foot and is dated March 27, 1894. Printed text beneath the title shows "Craig Ship Bldg. Co." Handwritten text within a blue stamp near the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 66-S12-1-2, Tube No. 2."
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Outboard Profile, 20" Hydraulic Dredge." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a port side view of the hydraulic dredge that was later named, Niagara. The view shows the hull, main deck, and superstructure as well as the hydraulic dredge pipe at the bow and spud pile at the stern. A title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." It is drawn at a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 25, 1913. Additional text shows "Hull 60" and drawing "3491."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled, "Details of Mast Bands for Tug Frank Perry." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows details of the metal mast bands that will provide attachment points for stays and rigging. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at scales of 6 inches = 1 foot and 3 inches = 1 foot. The plan number is shown as "3444" and is dated May 25, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Twin Screw Str. [Steamer] Ann Arbor No. 1, Built for the T.W.W. & N.M. [Toledo, Ann Arbor & North Michigan] Railroad Co." The drawing consists of black ink on heavy tan paper and includes yellow, blue, and gray color tinting in selected areas. It shows a port side view of the Ann Arbor No. 1 railroad car ferry. Printed text beneath the title shows "Launched Sept., 28, 1892."
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Steel Deck House and Winch Casing," for the fishing trawler, Spray (Hull No. 85). The drawing consists of black and brown ink on linen and shows various details of the deck house construction and winch casing. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building Co." at scales of 1/2 inch and 3 inches = 1 foot. The plan number is shown as "4258."
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One "Steel Harbor Tug" plan for the Erie Railroad Transit Company tugboat, Frederick U. Robbins. The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a profile view of the starboard side of the proposed tugboat. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated June 3, 1913. The plan number is shown as "2344."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society