Photograph of the Yacht YANKEE

black-and-white photograph

PHOTOGRAPHS
Dillon, R.A. (Dr.)
Oceania, Gilbert Islands, Phoenix Islands, Kanton
1940-03; 1940-04
paper
overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.

Black and white photograph 2 3/4in x 2 3/4in. Reverse inscription: “0539”; “R A Dillon” (stamp; blue ink). YANKEE sailing under light winds, photograph looking down its starboard bow. Date and location not provided, but context and inventory number (0539) suggests South Seas near Canton Island (see also: 2010.11.864 and 2010.11.882).

2010.11.873