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Ferry at Frankfort

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The screw ferry, Ann Arbor No. 7, at Frankfort. Later named Viking, then Viking I. Caption reads: "Frankfort, Mich."

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 52307

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012ASD
Legacy ID
WHi 5688

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The "Ann Arbor No. 7"

The "Ann Arbor No. 7"

View from shoreline towards the screw ferry, "Ann Arbor No. 7." The ferry was later named "Viking," then "Viking I."

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Steamship Pere Marquette 18

Steamship Pere Marquette 18

March 19, 1905

The screw rail ferry, Pere Marquette 18. Flags are flying, including one with her name and the American flag. This was Chicago's largest excursion boat. Caption on front reads: "Steamship 'Pere Mar...

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"Pere Marquette 18"

"Pere Marquette 18"

The screw rail ferry, "Pere Marquette 18." Man and boy watch from wooden pier in foreground.

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S.S. Milwaukee Clipper on Lake Michigan

S.S. Milwaukee Clipper on Lake Michigan

The screw passenger and freight vessel, S.S. Milwaukee Clipper, on Lake Michigan. Originally named Juniata.

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The Tashmoo

The Tashmoo

March 19, 1905

View across water toward the left side of the sidewheel. Caption reads: "The 'Tashmoo,' Port Huron, Mich."

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The Wilfred Sykes at the Ore Dock

The Wilfred Sykes at the Ore Dock

circa 1960

The screw bulk freighter, Wilfred Sykes at L.S. and I. Ore Dock in Marquette, Michigan about 1960. Lake shore and trees are in the foreground.

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