Paddlewheel of The Algiers, 1959

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A view of the paddlewheel of the Algiers shortly after it was renovated and then brought on shore on Sanibel Island in 1959. A channel had to be dug through the beach to its final berth, and then refilled. The bottom deck was screened, the paddlewheel assembled, and the channel filled, among other details.

Places:

Sanibel (Fla.)
Captiva Island (Fla.)

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