1916 Curtiss Model F "Seagull" Flying Boat Biplane
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The Model F "Seagull," developed by Glenn Curtiss, was among the first successful flying boats made in the United States. More than 150 of the craft were built, with many seeing service in the U.S. Navy. At a time when landing strips were rare but lakes were plentiful, floating aircraft were practical alternatives to wheeled planes.
The Model F "Seagull," developed by Glenn Curtiss, was among the first successful flying boats made in the United States. More than 150 of the craft were built, with many seeing service in the U.S. Navy. At a time when landing strips were rare but lakes were plentiful, floating aircraft were practical alternatives to wheeled planes.
Artifact
Airplane
Date Made
1916
On Exhibit
On Loan - Glenn H. Curtiss Museum (Hammondsport, NY)
Object ID
00.204.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ray C. Dahlinger.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Cloth
Dimensions
Height: 10.833 ft
Width: 50 ft
Length: 27.5 ft
Inscriptions
Plate on engine: MOTEUR D'AVAITON. LICENSE HISPANO-SUIZA/BREVETS BIRKIGT / PATENTED IN U.S.A. / 24MARCH 1916 23 MAY 1916 / OTHER PATENTS APPLIED FOR / 6626 NO. 81294 Below plate on casing marked: TYPE A
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