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Full Hoist of Douglas World Cruiser by Ship's Derrick (1924)

A full profile view of a Douglas World Cruiser seaplane dangling in mid-air from a ship's derrick alongside the tall wooden mast.
Full Hoist of Douglas World Cruiser by Ship's Derrick (1924) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Suspended high above the water, a complete Douglas World Cruiser floatplane dangles from a ship's heavy cargo derrick alongside the vessel's mast. Mechanics positioned on the upper wing and ship deck guide the lift, providing an engineer's perspective on the structural load points of the airframe during maritime deployment in 1924.