Jacket, Life
Object number2009.67.1
Mediumnylon; metal
Credit LineGift of John Philip Young, Jr.
DescriptionOrange nylon life jacket.Dimensions20 x 15 in. (50.8 x 38.1 cm)InscriptionsBlack print on backside are directions for use.
Historical NotesPowerboat racer's life jacket used by Chuck Young. Part of a collection that documents the championship powerboat racing career of Chuck Young. In 1956, Young began racing, first the family runabout, then the hydroplane that took him to a national Class A Pro championship in 1963. After racing for 40 years, Charles stopped in the mid-1990s and focused on collecting vintage boating equipment and supporting outboard organizations and events.
Previous owner
Charles J. Young
On View
On view1979
c. 2014
2014-2015
c. 1845
Westinghouse Electric Corporation