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Nemo on the Tomoka: 1890s

Florida circa 1890s. "Boating on the Tomoka." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative by William Henry Jackson, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

Florida circa 1890s. "Boating on the Tomoka." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative by William Henry Jackson, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

 

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The Sirens of Florida

Had a stricter dress code than their Greek counterparts although the lead Siren seems to be ready to show a little scandalous ankle.

A modern Odysseus passes the island of the sirens.

Unfortunately, this time it seems as though the crew has decided to pay a visit.

Mirror Image

Hey guys, if you look at the reflection you can almost see her ankles!

Finding Nemo

I wonder if Disney's designers found photos of the Nemo when they were putting the Adventureland Jungle Cruise together. The resemblance is pretty striking.

S.S. Alligator

A nice selection of mascots aboard. I suppose they're full of holes. And thank goodness you don't need a stack of firewood anymore to take your launch out on the river.

Then and Now

That's Florida, but could easily be a scene from "The African Queen." I'm guessing someone from the 1890s wouldn't even recognize the Tomoka today.

[Below, the Tomoka today. - Dave]

Looking for Kate

I swear, that's Humprey Bogart guiding the African Queen.

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