May 4, 1936. Construction site of a ferry being built in Vermont for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works showing the ribs. Metal and wooden beams lay on the ground. Ladders lean against the side of the boat. Photo #21.
May 25, 1936 photo of ferry construction for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. Base for the pilot house being built. Photo #32.
April 30, 1936. Photo of the engine works on a ferry being constructed in Vermont for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. Photo #16.
July 2, 1936 photo of the Champlain Transportation Company doubled ended ferry, the City of Burlington. She is decorated with streamers of flags and is being launched into Lake Champlain from the Burlington water front. Crowds of people line the shore and watch. Photo #64.
June 24, 1936. Photo of a ferry in its cradle as it nears completion. It is being built for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. Photo #51.
April 29, 1936. Construction workers. The General Ship & Engine Works crew during the construction of the ferry, City of Burlington in Vermont for Mr. Horace Corbin of the Champlain Transportation Company. Carl G. Hedblom stands to the right. Third from the right in the first row is Carl Roessler... Show moreApril 29, 1936. Construction workers. The General Ship & Engine Works crew during the construction of the ferry, City of Burlington in Vermont for Mr. Horace Corbin of the Champlain Transportation Company. Carl G. Hedblom stands to the right. Third from the right in the first row is Carl Roessler. Photo #8. Show less
June 9, 1936. Construction workers pose for a photo aboard a ferry being built for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. Photo #47.
April 30, 1936. Cooper-Bessimer engine being loaded into the body of a ferry being constructed by the General Ship & Engine Works in Vermont for the Champlain Transportation Company. The company was contracted to build both the City of Burlington and the City of Plattsburg ferries. Photo #11.
June 24, 1936. Photo of ferry showing one end with propeller. Being built for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. The men on deck pose for a photo. A large ladder leans against the end. Photo #49.
April 29, 1936. Construction workers. The General Ship & Engine Works crew during the construction of the ferry, City of Burlington in Vermont for Mr. Horace Corbin of the Champlain Transportation Company. Carl G. Hedblom stands to the right with his hat in his hand. Third from the right in the... Show moreApril 29, 1936. Construction workers. The General Ship & Engine Works crew during the construction of the ferry, City of Burlington in Vermont for Mr. Horace Corbin of the Champlain Transportation Company. Carl G. Hedblom stands to the right with his hat in his hand. Third from the right in the first row is Carl Roessler. Photo #9. More info at http://www.byronhedblom.com/ships.html Show less
May 11, 1936. View of a ferry being built for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. Construction workers are top side near an erected pipe (smoke stack?) supported by two poles. Photo #24.
June 7, 1936 photo of two construction workers spraying sealant, primer or maybe paint on a double-ended ferry being built in Vermont for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. A respirator mask can be seen being worn by one of the workers. Photo #38.
1936 photo of the construction of a ferry (perhaps the City of Burlington) being built for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works.
June 9, 1936. Construction workers pose for a photo aboard a ferry being built for the Champlain Transportation Company by the General Ship & Engine Works. Photo #46.
