Launching of the Henry Ford II

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Freighter ‘Henry Ford II’ being launched sideways, 3/1/24. Spectators on shore - close-up of bridge - screw and rudder of ship - workers around electrically controlled guillotines for cutting hawsers holding ship on slip - worker pulling rope on guillotine - cage on top of pole - dignitaries on speakers stand - dignitaries on stand watching launching - close-up of bridge, men. [1924]

Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects