RANGER, sloop, J Class #5, stepping the mast, 1937

black-and-white negative; nitrate negative

PHOTOGRAPHS - NITRATE NEGATIVES
Rosenfeld and Sons
1937-05-11
nitrate negative
overall: 5 x 4 in.

5x4 in. nitrate negative photographed by Rosenfeld and Sons on May 11, 1937. Image shows a bow view of the hull of RANGER, J Class sloop #5, in the water alongside a pier. The mast, suspended above the hull, is being maneuvered by a crane on the pier. The tug SEGUIN is visible in the background. Stamped on original negative sleeve: "5/11/37" and written: "79966FA / [Box] 4330" and typed: "RANGER LAUNCHING / Stepping mast". CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection, image acquired in honor of Franz Schneider.

1984.187.79966FA

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection, image acquired in honor of Franz Schneider