Charles Van Ryper and Model Steamer "Martha's Vineyard"


Caption: "CASTING a critical eye at this 1/16th scale model of the Steamship Authority's familiar Martha's Vineyard is Charles K. Van Ryper, proprietor of...*"

Handwritten Notes: "Chas Van Riper"


*... "the unusual firm. In the foreground is a 1/16-inch scale model of a C-3 freighter of the American President Line that was constructed for display purposes."


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Date: *
Location: Vineyard Haven - -

People: Van Ryper, Charles K.
Keywords: models; steamers; ferries; steamships; vessels; WWII; World War II; freighters