[LAUNCHING THE `BENSON FORD' AND FORD YACHT `SIALIA' IN DRY DOCK] Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Views of ‘Benson Ford’ under construction, cranes and men working - workers standing beside hull of ship - views of scaffolding supporting hull of ship - men standing beside bow of ship - views of rope and supports to be used in launching - men standing and talking beside bow of ship - views of ship being launched sideways [4/26/24], some in slow motion, some at normal speed, spectators lining shore - view of ship in water after launching - views of crowd and ship after launching - views of yacht ‘Sialia’ in dry dock - view of man climbing ladder and cutting canvas covering ship - people on dock looking at ship in dry dock - ship being pulled apart amidships - close-up amidships. [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