This Seagull was manufactured in 1920 by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company. Between 1924 and 1925, it was used to conduct an aerial survey of the Parima River headwaters in Brazil's Amazon region. It was restored by the Museum's conservation team between 1970 and 1974.
Curtiss Seagull
The Curtiss Seagull appeared shortly after the end of World War 1 and had a wooden hull, pusher engine, and fabric-covered wings, typical of the flying boats of the period. The hull was made of mahogany plywood veneer over a wood frame and could accommodate three people.