Boys diving for coins in the water at harbor

Title

Boys diving for coins in the water at harbor

Reference Number

H-00002-18b

Date

c. 1940

Description

Roughly two-dozen boys treading water in Honolulu Harbor. The outrigger of a canoe is visible in the left portion of the photo. Also visible are a young man in a row boat; a small power boat; and, in the far background, a crane. Swimmers are facing what appears to be either the hull of a large ship or a concrete dock wall, which is partially visible in extreme right of photo. Presumably "coin divers" near tourist vessel or pier. "11." in bottom right corner. 11.5 x 7 cm, horizontal, circa 1930s-1950s.

Spatial Coverage (Location)

Hawaii

Is Part Of

UH Manoa Hamilton Hawaiian Rare PHOTOGRAPH H00002