Digital Collection
2013.044.099

Print, Photographic

Black and white photo of the Ford Motor Company Marine Division freighter HENRY FORD II headed up the Detroit River near the mouth of the Rouge River, as taken off of its port side, after its 1974 conversion to a self-unloader. The Mistersky Power Station, and the Ambassador Bridge are visible in the distance. A handwritten note is on the verso:

Neg. #20
Detroit River
Self Unloading Bulk Freighter
#223980
GRT: 8,708
M/V HENRY FORD II
Ford Motor Co., Marine Div.
Built - American Shipbuilding Co.
Lorain, Ohio - 1924
Hull No: 788 Capacity 13,000 L.T.
O.A. Dim: 611' x 62'3" x 32'
Converted to Self-Unloader - 1974
Boom 250'

Date
c. 1975
Collection
Print Size
5" x 3.5"
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