Description: This is a photograph depicting the working harbor of Southwest. There is a lobster boat tied up to a float in the foreground. Working towards the top of the picture, there is hull#247063, a working fishing boat, tied up to a float with a motor launch. Next come the Sunbeam, Sandra & Jean (built in 1945) and Hornet rafted together. In the upper right is a barge with a tall ladder braced against a support frame.
Description: This is a photograph of the schooner "Irene Myrtle" with her sails furled. She is at anchor and is carrying a load of lumber. The caption on the back reads,"Sch. IRENE MYRTLE a) McLean Clan (Canadian Reg.) At Southwest Harbor, Maine.
Description: This is a photograph of boats in the fog tied up along floats in Southwest Harbor. These are working boats in various sizes from lobster boats to sardine carriers. There is a tree and a "rock face" on the left side of the picture.
Description: Paul Stubing said this is a photograph of the "Novelty" being launched for the Stonington Packing Plant. He said she was built at Hinckley's where Raymond Bunker was the master builder. According to James Warren's book, "Maine Sardine Industry History 1875-2000", she was built in Southwest Harbor in 1944. Her length was 64.8 ft., depth 6.3 ft., gross ton 39 and her net ton 20. She was affiliated with Burnham & Morrill Seafood and R.K. Barter Canneries of Stonington. She has a wartime number on her hull which reads 245802. There are people lining the wharves on either side of the "Novelty" as she slides into the water. [show more]
Description: Paul Stubing said this is a photo of a boat at Beal's Wharf. He commented on the Gulf signs on the pumps to the left side of the photograph. The caption on the back reads, "Ralph Phippen's boat at Beal's wharf, Southwest Harbor, Maine". There are nine traps stacked on the stern. There is a rowboat tied to her starboard side. There are 3 men standing on the wharf.
Description: Paul Stubing said this is a photograph of a trawler. He said the roller goes to the right. He went on to say that this boat still has the rod to go lobster fishing if the owner desired. This boat is tied up to the floats by Beal's Wharf. The lower town dock is seen in the background. There is a man bending over working on the boat. There are two rowboats on the float.
Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this is a photograph of Ralph Phippen who fished from the port side because he was left -handed. Ralph's boat has a spray hood and a cloth curtain to pull closed behind the wheel to keep out the weather. There are 3 wooden traps on the stern by the stabilizing sail. The boat is tied next to a wharf where many more traps are piled. There is a man standing on the wharf amidst the traps.
Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this is a picture of the Rich - Grindle shop and that the ovvner of the boat in this picture is Dalzell. The caption on the back of the photo reads, "32' Son Vernon Dalzell...Frenchboro Feb. 28 '47 Rich - Grindle Shop ...Hbr. This is a winter scene. There is snow on the ground. The boat is cradled and looks in mint condition.
Description: Paul Stubing said that this was a picture of a Newman 32'. The caption on the back confirms this and dates the photo at June 1946. Her hull ID# is 1-K-380. This appears to be the same boat as in photo #007.19.169. She is underway and headed out of Southwest Harbor. Beal's Wharf is in the upper right hand side of the picture.
Description: Paul Stubing said this is a photograph of a Newman 32' . He mentioned that this was fiberglass and the date was 1946. He asked, "Is this Jarvis's father"? The caption on the back confirms that this is a Newman 32' and it is dated June 1946.
Description: Paul Stubing said this is a picture of the "Pansy L. Robbins" in Norwood Cove. The caption on the back of the photograph confirms this. The boat is returning to Southwest Harbor with Greenings Island on her starboard side. Her hull identification # is 1 K 676.
Description: Paul Stubing said that this is a photograph of Lobsters and Gasolene [sic] being sold from a building with Beal's on the roof. The writing on the back of the photo indicates that this is Southwest Harbor, Maine. There are five lobster boats tied to the floats. Storage tanks are visible on the shore in the background.
Description: This picture is a "continuation" of the boat launching depicted in 007.19.164. The "Elva Beal" is now in the water and tied to the lower town dock in Southwest Harbor (next to Beal's wharf). There is a lobster boat to her stern at the same dock. To the right of the photo is another lobster boat .
Description: Paul Stubing referred to this photograph as boats in the harbor. The caption on the back reads, "Southwest Harbor, Maine, From Beal's Wharf". Four lobster boats are tied up in the foreground of the picture. Two of the hull ID#s are completely visible, 1C672 and 1-K-218. There are two people headed for the float's bridge on the center right. There is a man in "khaki clothing" holding on to a launch with a rolled up canvas awning. In the center of the picture is a sloop tied up to a float. Off her bow are three sardine carriers rafted together. [show more]
Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this is the "Baby Rose" of Gloucester, Massachusetts. This picture shows the "Baby Rose" tied up to the Southwest Boat Corp wharf in Southwest Harbor, Maine. There are three boats visible in the foreground with wartime #s on their hulls. For example, 1-D-492 and 1-B-731 (with a canvas cuddy).
Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this is the vessel "Chester T. Marshall" being lengthened. He said she was cut in the center of the "flat" - usually amidships. He commented that this was during wartime. He continued with an explanation of vessel registration. Over 5 ton, you can document your vessel with the Federal Government and didn't have to pay state fees. This documentation carried with it certain advantages or privileges. Under 5 ton, you can license your boat with the state government and the # will stay with the boat forever. The caption on the picture reads, "Chester T. Marshall - Lengthening At S.W. Boat Corp 1946." According to James Warren's "Maine Sardine Industry History 1875-2000", the "Chester T. Marshall" was built in East Boothbay, Maine, in 1923 and was affiliated with R.B.Stevens Company, Jonesport. The number on the vessel is 222811 and there are two men on board with their backs to the photographer. Ralph Stanley said she was a wet-well lobster smack. [show more]
Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this is a photograph of Ralph Phippen loading traps before setting out. Ralph Phippen's boat is tied up to a float, Beal's Wharf. There is a rowboat (upright) on the float. On the right side of the picture are two rowboats.
Description: Paul Stubing says this is a view of McKinley from Bernard. The caption on the back reads," Bass Harbor from Thurston's Wharf, Bernard, Me. The old wooden water tower is in view in the background. There are several lobster boats riding at anchor in the harbor. In the bottom right of the photo are five punts tied up to a float. There are four wooden lobster crates piled on each other. Each crate has rope handles. Ralph Stanley said the boat second from the left with a spray hood and shelter and the traps on the following deck belonged to Merton Alley at that time. It was built by Chester Clement for Francis Fernald on Islesford. Ralph couldn't identify any other of the boats. Possibly Arlene Bartlett could identify some of the other boats in the pictures. She might know others who could be helpful. [show more]
Description: Paul Stubing said that this photograph was of a Bernard wharf around 1946. The date on the back is July 29, 1946. There are lobster traps piled on the wharf. There is a working lobster boat next to the wharf on the right side of the picture. There is a square punt tied to the ladder on the same side of the wharf. There is a boat on the left side of the picture which is partially visible. In the bottom right is a lobster car grounded out. The boat at the dock belongs to Clarence Harding and he is on the boat. This is the boat that rescued Ralph Stanley's dad when he was adrift by Mt. Desert Rock. The temperature had dropped to below zero that night and blew a gale and the only protection was a canvas hood, spray hood, on the boat. (There is a full account of this event in Ralph Stanley's Tales of a Maine Boatbuilder.) Ralph said the boat which is grounded out is owned by Merle Black. [show more]
Description: The caption on the back of this photograph reads,"April 24, 1948...Bass Hbr BT. Shop". The boat is alongside the shop. She is entering the water and there are six women on board, a man visible on the stern and another to the right of the wheelhouse. The people appear dressed up. It looks as if there is another boat ready to go into the water on the left side of the photograph.
Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this photo is of the "Grace and Lunette", a brand new lobster boat. The caption on the back says, "April 24, 1948, Bass Hrbr BT. Sh". The vessel is motoring and there is a man sitting in the stern.