Henry Ford's Yacht "Sialia" Docked at Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, 1927
THF140396 / Henry Ford's Yacht "Sialia" Docked at Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, 1927
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Artifact Overview
In 1917, Henry Ford purchased a yacht. He retained the vessel's given name, Sialia, the scientific name for the bluebird. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. The yacht remained in use--or docked at her home port, Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant--until 1929.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
15 June 1927
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.188.7882
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
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