Crowds gathered for launch, c. 1911

Crowds gathered on a beach to watch the launch of a seaplane. This may be the Pelican hydroplane, which was created by Capt. Hugh Willoughby in 1911. Plane may be preparing to take off, possibly for a test flight. Cityscape visible in the background.

Scan gift of Historical Society of Martin County.

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Black and white negative; 2.2x3.2 inches

English

Still Image

HSMC-2024-006-W-b2-196

2024.006

2013.33.02.04

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