Glenn Curtiss and His Hydroaeroplane Being Hoisted Aboard the Armored Cruiser Pennsylvania, February 17, 1911
THF255676 / Glenn Curtiss and His Hydroaeroplane Being Hoisted Aboard the Armored Cruiser Pennsylvania, February 17, 1911
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Artifact Overview
On February 17, 1911, Glenn Curtiss demonstrated the practicality of naval aviation when he flew a hydroaeroplane out to the armored cruiser Pennsylvania in San Diego Bay. Curtiss landed nearby, and he and his aircraft were hoisted aboard the ship. After meeting with officers, Curtiss and his seaplane were lowered back into the water, and the pioneering aviator flew away.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1911
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1629.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
handwritten in image lower left corner:
San Diego / Ca. / 1911 /U.S. Penna / Curtiss Hoisted aboard
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