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The Johnson's S-39 visits their Floating Home


 

The S-39 on the step, speeds past the houseboat.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

A view of the S-39 from the deck of the houseboat.
Note: the river's width (or rather lack of it.)
Also, note the canvas cover on the engine.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The Johnson's Houseboat
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

A view of the Johnson's floating home from above.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

A view of the houseboat from above.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 tied off to the houseboat.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 tied off to the front of the houseboat.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The S-39 tied off to the front of the houseboat.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Osa helps construct the Houseboat.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Osa Johnson fishes from the boat's front porch.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

The back end of the boat.
Note: The Johnson outboard and the refrigerator.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

Martin and Osa sit on their floating home's front porch.
Note: Movie Camera in center of table.
Borneo 1935/36
Photo: Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum


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