(Satellite, the preserved wheelhouse)
I've seen a photo of a crane lifting the wheelhouse off the boat, but now I cant find it. :-(
The name Benson Ford was also one of the names for the current Kaye E. Barker.
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| Greg Mross posted Benson Ford downbound on the St, Claire river at Cherry Beach (Marine City) on 9/20/68. John Ingles Kodachome from my collection. Brian Gluckman: This ships wheelhouse is built into the side of South bass island its an amazing sight. James Torgeson posted The Ford Marine Division Motor Vessel Benson Ford (built 1924) is shown here heavily laden with iron ore for the Rouge. She and her sister ship, the Henry Ford II, were the first diesel lake freighters. They were each powered by a huge Sun-Doxford opposed piston diesel engine that was made at Sun Shipbuilding in Philadelphia, under license from Doxford of England. Sun was one of the places where my Mom applied during the War, but she ended up working for Leeds & Northrup making components for the Manhattan Project. Graham Whitfield: That’s very interesting that the Ships engines were built under licence from Doxford England. William Doxford Shipbuilding were based in Sunderland North East England. They developed a Standard Merchant Ship, Engines and components very successfully and ahead of the time. This was at odds with the expensive custom made Ships that caused the demise of Britain’s once huge Shipbuilding industry. They were Nationalised into British Shipbuilders in 1980’s with a number of very inefficient Yards which was a disaster and the industry collapsed in 1986. James Torgeson: Graham Whitfield Henry Ford was ahead of his time in many things, in others, not so much… Pat McCon: https://shiponthebay.com |
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| Greg Mross posted The Benson Ford in drydock at Fraser Shipyards in Superior, WI. August of 1964. John Ingles Kodachrome from my collection. |
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| Shores & Islands Ohio posted Enjoy a rare chance to tour the interior of the Benson Ford Ship House, a famous Put-in-Bay landmark and one of America's most unique homes! On Sunday, August 28, lucky attendees will get to take a fascinating tour of this marvel of a home. All proceeds from the tours will benefit various island causes. Book your tour and plan your visit at https://bit.ly/3QHN7c4 Edward Hodgkinson shared |
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| safe_image for 57:36 video: Risky Business: Iron Boat,Iron Men- April 21,1989 |
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