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  • TitleGetaway day
  • Call NumberCLUB_0494
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (CLUB 0498), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two images in different sizes. Caption: "Getaway day" (0494): No sailing season is officially opened until traditional flag-raising ceremonies are held. ... Its old waterfront almost completely destroyed by hurricane last November, Miramar [Yacht Club] now boasts a new 80-foot dock and ramp. These provide accomodations for some 100 boats, ranging from 6-foot dinghies to 48-foot schoooners." 0498, close-up view: "Even Billy Erdman, 5, of 140 E. 2d St., son of club members Mr. and Mrs. Martin Erdman, delays launching of his sailboat until club's colors are hoisted. Performing these chores, left to right, are Commodore Fred Wagner of 2845 Haring St., Vice Commodore Seymour Simon of 7701 Bay Parkway, and Fleet Capt. Marvin Rubel of 4283 Bedford Ave."
  • Date1951
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description2 photographic prints : black & white
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteStamped on verso: date: Jun[e] 19, 1951; "Brooklyn Eagle." Title from caption on verso.
  • CreatorBrooklyn eagle
  • Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
  • SubjectBoats and boating -- New York (State) -- New York ; Docks -- New York (State) -- New York ; Flags -- New York (State) -- New York ; Harbors -- New York (State) -- New York ; Navies -- Officers -- New York (State) -- New York ; Piers -- New York (State) -- New York ; Ship models -- New York (State) -- New York ; Yacht clubs -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Sheepshead Bay (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.