Glenn Curtiss and His Hydroaeroplane Being Hoisted Aboard the Armored Cruiser Pennsylvania, February 17, 1911
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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.
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
Photographic print
Subject Date
17 February 1911
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
United States, California, San Diego Bay
Demonstrations (Presentation events)
Curtiss, Glenn Hammond, 1878-1930
Pennsylvania (ACR-4 : Battleship)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1629.257
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 6.75 in