Radio Room on "Sialia," Henry Ford's Yacht, circa 1925
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Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Passengers enjoyed well-furnished staterooms, parlors, and a dining room, among the yacht's other amenities. The yacht was never used to a great extent and eventually was sold in 1929.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1925
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.17758
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 10.5 in
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