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[Manhattan as seen from Brooklyn Bridge]

View of large passenger boat and, beyond, large section of Manhattan as seen from the Brooklyn Bridge.

Finishing touches

Four workmen standing in large shed painting boats used in Old Mill ride at Steeplechase Park; portion of circular, unidentified ride in background. Caption: "Finishing touches--The world's...

[Old Mill]

Four young women and three young men sitting in moving boat at Old Mill ride at Steeplechase Park in Coney Island; young man sitting on wood fence in left foreground and portion of water wheel...

Boat doctors

Caption: "Boat doctors--... Many days of labor are required every spring on each boat before it is ready to 'float for pleasure.' Bernard Kovitz of 7110 21st Ave. adjusts his outboard motor, while...

Getaway day

Caption: "Getaway day": No sailing season is officially opened until traditional flag-raising ceremonies are held. ... Its old waterfront almost completely destroyed by hurricane last November,...

Getaway day

Close-up view: "Even Billy Erdman, 5, of 140 E. 2d St., son of club members Mr. and Mrs. Martin Erdman, delays launching of his sailboat until club's colors are hoisted. Performing these chores,...

Relaxation

Caption: "Relaxation--given blue skies and a minimum of wind, Sheepshead Bay yachtsmen ... find magnificent watery playground in Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. On sweltering summer days, a...

Relaxation

Caption: "Relaxation--given blue skies and a minimum of wind, Sheepshead Bay yachtsmen ... find magnificent watery playground in Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. On sweltering summer days, a...