Photograph
The Skori Excursion Boat
A large steel boat rests on a custom-built trailer pulled by a truck. The boat is named "Skori" and is 18 tons in weight; 60 feet long; 12 feet wide and has seats for 90 people. The boat was built by the Cristy Corp., Sturgeon Bay and transported by Reynolds Transfer and Storage Co. "The biggest vessel to be launched on the lake, the 'Skori' will be operated by Richard Butler, West high school teacher." |
Image ID: | 58501 |
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Creation Date: | 03 31 1949 |
Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6442.2476 |
Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on April 1, 1949. |
Boats and boating |
Trailers |
Outdoor photography |
Clothing and dress |
Trees |
Automobiles |
Trucks |
Children |
Signs and signboards |
Cities and towns |
Excursion boats |
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