NORTHERN LIGHT II, cockpit view, undated print

black-and-white photograph

8x10 in. gelatin silver print photographed by M. Wuesthoff. Image is a view of the interior of the motor yacht, NORTHERN LIGHT II, showing the cockpit. Typed note on verso of print reads, "42' Power Boat with Steadying Sail. / Designed by Henry A. Scheel for Mr. H.C. Wuesthoff of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. / Built at Sturgeon Bay Boat Works, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. / powered with two Chrysler Crowns. Speed 12 miles at 1900 rpm. / View forward from transom seat showing icing door for ice box, deck flushing / connection, stove pressure tank, hinged table top. Forward end of table box / has lifting top and stainless lined cold drink ice box underneath." Pen ink note reads, "Photo by M. Wuesthoff". Vessel design #26. Object from collection of material owned by naval architect Henry A. Scheel. CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Henry A. Scheel Collection.

Mystic Seaport, Henry A. Scheel Collection