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Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Mataafa Freighter
Bow side view of the screw bulk freighter, Mataafa, underway. Originally named Pennsylvania.
American Shipbuilding Company
A man is standing in front of huge blocks of ice at the American Shipbuilding Company. The ship "War Otter" is in the background. A large chunk of ice tied with rope is suspended in the air just be...
Tugboat Pulling Freighter through Ice
Tugboat pulling freighter "Mariposa" on Kinnickinnic River. The river has large chunks of ice floating on top, and industrial buildings are in the background.
Manistee Ship
circa 1880
The screw passenger and freight vessel, Manistee. Faint typing on picture describes the loss of the Manistee on November 16, 1883. The ship Manistee lost on Lake Superior on Nov.,1883, midway betwe...
Building a Big Boat
Colorized image of the frame of a large boat being built at the shipyards in Superior.
Superior Shipyards
March 14, 1905
The Superior Shipyards showing steamers "Moran", "Northwest" and "Northland. Caption reads: "Ship Yards — McDougall Whaleback. West Superior, Wis."
