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Great Lakes Cruise Vessel

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The screw passenger cruise vessel, North West, underway.

Date Created:
March 17, 1905
Creator:
Detroit Publishing Co.

Publication Information

Creator Detroit Publishing Co.
Date Created March 17, 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 52306

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AUI
Legacy ID
WHi 6078

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The screw passenger cruise vessel, "South American," underway.

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"South American" near Lighthouse

"South American" near Lighthouse

The screw passenger cruise vessel, "South American," in a channel. Shore and lighthouse in foreground.

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The Bow View of the "South American"

A bow view of the screw passenger cruise vessel, "South American," docked. Passengers are waiting on the pier.

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