Edsel Ford's Speedboat, "Typhoon," Entering Boat House, 1934
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Edsel Ford enjoyed boating. He owned an impressive collection of watercraft from large pleasure yachts to powerboats. Typhoon was a sleek 40-foot mahogany runabout built in 1929. With a 600-horsepower engine, it was fast. Edsel used this speedboat for enjoyment and relaxation, and to commute from his Lake St. Clair home to his office at the Rouge Plant.
Edsel Ford enjoyed boating. He owned an impressive collection of watercraft from large pleasure yachts to powerboats. Typhoon was a sleek 40-foot mahogany runabout built in 1929. With a 600-horsepower engine, it was fast. Edsel used this speedboat for enjoyment and relaxation, and to commute from his Lake St. Clair home to his office at the Rouge Plant.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
15 June 1934
Subject Date
15 June 1934
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.833.P.59404
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 11 in
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