Description: The Spurling Wharf at Islesford. “Blue Duck” to the left. Wharf to the right with Mobilgas sign on front of the building. A lobster boat heads away from the wharf. Caption on the back of photo reads, “The Spurling Wharf at Islesford is now operated by Elmer, son of Capt. Bert Spurling.
Description: Two men in garage working on deck. Ellis on left, other man on right with pipe in his mouth. Tools on deck in lower left corner. Wood slats clamped to inside of rail around deck.The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Picture of boat with one man at stern. Written beneath:For Immediate Sale--$660Friendship Sloop Pemaquid. 25’ overall. 8’6” beam. 4’6” draft. Sails and rigging excellent shape. Full equipment. Able sea boat. In commission Marblehead. Demonstration gladly given. Andrew Hepburn, owner, 1850 Devonshire Street, Boston Mass.Ballard #69-7The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Lucky Jac boat with crowd of people on stern. Flags flying. People also on boat behind it. Boat house in background.The Charles Butt Collection Scratches on left side of negative.
Description: Navy flotation tests of 33’ Utility Boat, NObs 4657. Healed to 90 degrees. Three men observe from dock above, one in rowboat at bow of boat.The Charles Butt Collection
Description: Navy flotation tests of 33’ Utility Boat, NObs 4657. Healed to 110 degrees (capsize point). Three men observe from dock above, one in rowboat at bow of boat.The Charles Butt Collection Stamped in purple in lower right corner: “ 33’ Utility Boat: NObs 4657 Webber’s Cove Boat Yard, Inc. East Blue Hill, Maine Hull No. C-2889 Flotation Test 1/2/64 Heeled to 100 degrees (capsize point) Southwest Harbor, Main
Description: Navy flotation tests of 33’ Utility Boat, NObs 4657. With stern awash. Barrel on stern, bow out of water. Three men observe from dock above, one from bow of boat at end of dock.The Charles Butt Collection Stamped in purple in lower right corner: “ 33’ Utility Boat: NObs 4657 Webber’s Cove Boat Yard, Inc. East Blue Hill, Maine Hull No. C-2889 Flotation Test 1/2/64 With stern awash Southwest Harbor, Maine”
Description: Navy flotation tests of 33’ Utility Boat, NObs 4657. In flooded condition. No barrels, boat filled with water. Five men observe from dock above.The Charles Butt Collection Stamped in purple in lower right corner: “ 33’ Utility Boat: NObs 4657 Webber’s Cove Boat Yard, Inc. East Blue Hill, Maine Hull No. C-2889 Flotation Test 1/2/64 In flooded condition Southwest Harbor, Maine”
Description: Navy flotation tests of 33’ Utility Boat, NObs 4657. With bows awash. Two barrels on bow with man. Man holding barrel away from stern. Four men observe from dock above.The Charles Butt Collection Stamped in purple in lower right corner: “ 33’ Utility Boat: NObs 4657 Webber’s Cove Boat Yard, Inc. East Blue Hill, Maine Hull No. C-2889 Flotation Test 1/2/64 With bows Awash Southwest Harbor, Maine”
Description: Navy flotation tests of 33’ Utility Boat, NObs 4657. With entire deck awash. Two barrels on bow, two on stern. Three men observe from dock above.Man in rowboat at stern.The Charles Butt Collection Stamped in purple in lower right corner: “ 33’ Utility Boat: NObs 4657 Webber’s Cove Boat Yard, Inc. East Blue Hill, Maine Hull No. C-2889 Flotation Test 1/2/64 With Entire Deck Awash Southwest Harbor, Maine”
Description: Navy flotation tests of 33’ Utility Boat, NObs 4657. With entire deck awash. Two barrels on bow, two on stern. Three men observe from dock above.The Charles Butt Collection Stamped in purple in lower right corner: “ 33’ Utility Boat: NObs 4657 Webber’s Cove Boat Yard, Inc. East Blue Hill, Maine Hull No. C-2889 Flotation Test 1/2/64 With Entire Deck Awash Southwest Harbor, Maine”