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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Ortona
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Ortona

Object numberMO 2007.15
Name Model
Maker (American, 1882 - 1945)
Mediumwood, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 16 in x W 37 1/4 in x D 10 in (40.6 cm x 94.6 cm x 25.4 cm )
DescriptionDismasted boat model hull. The hull is made of light stained wood and has a black band around the top edge. A metal rudder is attached to the underside of the hull. Metal screening covers the surface of the deck and a metal hook is attached to the bow. The boat's name is on the transom in black lettering: ORTONA.
Label TextThis boat model hull was made by Franklin D. Roosevelt for his children.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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