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Arbutus

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1935-08-15

GUSN

GUSN-291328

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Description

A black and white photograph of the lightship tender Arbutus. The back of the photograph bears the inscription, "Government boat which cares for bouys + lights going thru the canal at Canal Bridges dedication, Aug. 15, 1935. Lightship tender 'Arbutus.'"

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
lightships
tenders (utility vessels)
dedications (ceremonies)
photographs

Physical Description

1 photograph, 4.5 x 2.75 inches

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2006

Reference Code

MS028.04.022.038

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]

Record Details

Material Type

photographs

Description Level

Item

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