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"A 55-ton British hovercraft is put through its paces in New York Harbor"

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Title: "A 55-ton British hovercraft is put through its paces in New York Harbor"
Date Created and/or Issued: 1960s circa
Contributing Institution: Center for Sacramento History
Collection: Center for Sacramento History Photo Collection
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Description: "CRAFT (NO STORY) New York Times photo by Neal Boenzi New York: A 55-ton British hovercraft is put through its paces in New York Harbor. The amphibious craft, which can carry up to 100 passengers and do up to 70 knots in calm waters, was brought here at the invitation of city officials who hope that a private investor can be persuaded to initiate commter service in the metropolitan area. The hovercraft is shown passing the Unicorn, a square-rigged vessel."
Type: Image
Identifier: 17188B98-B4A3-4A8D-8A5A-802862214154
1983/001/SBPM00110
Subject: New York City

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