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[Cygnet I kite on boat]
Photograph of the Aerial Experiment Association's Cygnet I kite, manned by Thomas E. Selfridge, aboard the catamaran Ugly Duckling as it is towed into launch position by the steamship Blue Hill, Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, December 6, 1907. The captions note that the image was taken from the Blue Hill by J. G. Davidson.Inscription: "Kite Cygnet I, with Lieut. Selfridge on board, on her…
[Cygnet I kite on boat]
Photograph of the Aerial Experiment Association's Cygnet I kite aboard its tender, the catamaran Ugly Duckling, being towed into launch position by the steamship Blue Hill, Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, December 6, 1907. Thomas E. Selfridge is visible in the kite.Inscription: "Kite Cygnet I, on board the Ugly Duckling, being towed into position over the Little Bras D'Or Lake by the steamer…
[Cygnet I kite and men on boat]
Photograph of the Aerial Experiment Association's Cygnet I kite onboard its tender, the catamaran Ugly Duckling, at Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, December 6, 1907. Several men are on boat, including Thomas E. Selfridge (seated on frame).Inscription: "Cygnet I, on board her tender the Ugly Duckling, December 1909. Lieut. Selfridge dressed in oil skin, can be seen setting [sitting] on the…