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- John Burroughs and Henry Ford on the Yacht "Sialia," circa 1917 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <em>Sialia</em> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included John Burroughs and Clara's sister Eva Brubaker and her two daughter (one seen here).

- circa 1917
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John Burroughs and Henry Ford on the Yacht "Sialia," circa 1917
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included John Burroughs and Clara's sister Eva Brubaker and her two daughter (one seen here).
- Henry Ford's Yacht "Sialia" Undergoing Modification at Detroit Shipbuilding Company, 1925 - Henry Ford purchased a yacht in 1917. He retained the vessel's given name, <em>Sialia</em>, the scientific name for the bluebird. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, the yacht also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. This photograph was taken during an operation to add diesel engines and lengthen <em>Sialia</em> by 21 feet.

- April 02, 1925
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Henry Ford's Yacht "Sialia" Undergoing Modification at Detroit Shipbuilding Company, 1925
Henry Ford purchased a yacht in 1917. 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, the yacht also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. This photograph was taken during an operation to add diesel engines and lengthen Sialia by 21 feet.
- Henry Ford's Yacht "Sialia" Docked at Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, 1927 - In 1917, Henry Ford purchased a yacht. He retained the vessel's given name, <em>Sialia</em>, the scientific name for the bluebird. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> 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.

- June 15, 1927
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Henry Ford's Yacht "Sialia" Docked at Ford Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, 1927
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.
- Violet Raymond and Henry Ford on Board the Yacht Sialia, 1922 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <em>Sialia</em> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.

- 1922
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Violet Raymond and Henry Ford on Board the Yacht Sialia, 1922
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.
- John Burroughs and Henry Ford on the Yacht "Sialia," circa 1917 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <em>Sialia</em> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included John Burroughs and Clara's sister Eva Brubaker and her two daughter (one seen here).

- circa 1917
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John Burroughs and Henry Ford on the Yacht "Sialia," circa 1917
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included John Burroughs and Clara's sister Eva Brubaker and her two daughter (one seen here).
- Henry Ford's Yacht "Sialia" at Detroit Shipbuilding Company, 1925 - Henry Ford purchased a yacht in 1917. He retained the vessel's given name, <em>Sialia</em>, the scientific name for the bluebird. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, the yacht also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. This photograph was taken during an operation to add diesel engines and lengthen <em>Sialia</em> by 21 feet.

- April 02, 1925
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Henry Ford's Yacht "Sialia" at Detroit Shipbuilding Company, 1925
Henry Ford purchased a yacht in 1917. 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, the yacht also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. This photograph was taken during an operation to add diesel engines and lengthen Sialia by 21 feet.
- Henry Ford's Personal Yacht "Sialia," circa 1927 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <em>Sialia</em> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.

- circa 1927
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Henry Ford's Personal Yacht "Sialia," circa 1927
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.
- Stateroom on Henry Ford's Personal Yacht "Sialia," circa 1925 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <em>Sialia</em> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.

- circa 1925
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Stateroom on Henry Ford's Personal Yacht "Sialia," circa 1925
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.
- Parlor on "Sialia," Henry Ford's Yacht, circa 1925 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <em>Sialia</em> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.

- circa 1925
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Parlor on "Sialia," Henry Ford's Yacht, circa 1925
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.
- John Burroughs and Henry Ford on the Yacht "Sialia," circa 1917 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <em>Sialia</em> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <em>Sialia</em> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included John Burroughs and Clara's sister Eva Brubaker and her two daughter (one seen here).

- circa 1917
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John Burroughs and Henry Ford on the Yacht "Sialia," circa 1917
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included John Burroughs and Clara's sister Eva Brubaker and her two daughter (one seen here).