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10271Beaver
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Acadia National Park
Description:
Black Beaver. The back of the photograph is marked: "The beaver is the largest of American rodents. Almost exterminated by the turn of the century, they have now been re-established in the wilder sections of the country. There are several sub-species. This one Castor canadensis canadensis." (Photo Courtesy of Acadia National Park)
10267Adult Morning dove
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Allen M. Pearson
Description:
Adult male mourning dove, Auburn, Ala. Photographed by Allen M. Pearson on 20 October, 1939. (Photo courtesy: U.S. Dept. of the Interior. Fish and Wildlife Service.)
8963A Class boat 1937
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1937
Description:
photograph single A class boat 1937. Ballard # Y-9
89642 A Class boats
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1937
Description:
photograph 2 A class boats 1937. Ballard # Y-1
8965Single A Class boat
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1937
Description:
Single A class boat photograph 1937. Ballard Negative # Y-27
8966A Class Race 1937
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1937
Description:
Photograph A Class race 1937. Ballard number Y-7
8967Single A Class
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1936
Description:
Single A class with 3 member crew. Y-20
7100Clark's Cove 1890-1895
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
Paul Stubing indicated that this picture was taken of Clark's Cove around 1890-1895. The caption on the back reads, "Clark's Cove, Southwest Harbor, Maine. 1890-1895". In this picture, there is a two-masted schooner aground with a man standing on the stern wheel-house. There is a man in the rigging too.
7103"Irene Myrtle"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1940
Description:
This photo is another view of the "Irene Myrtle". It is a close-up with the three-masted schooner at anchor with her sails furled and tied on the spars.
7104Osprey Built on Bear Island
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1936
Description:
Paul Stubing indicated that the Osprey was built on Bear Island (near Bucks Harbor) and that she was used for sightseeing in Bar Harbor. There are many passengers on board and the boat is headed towards the Porcupine Islands off Bar Harbor. She has a sign on top which says Deep Sea Fishing. Paul Stubing went on to say that she started out as a sloop hauling freight and had a 3 cylinder Palmer engine. He also mentioned " broken up in West Mystic in late 1970's". [show more]
7105Irene-Myrtle
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
This is a photo of the "Irene-Myrtle". You can see the exhaust from the engine off her stern. The caption on the back reads, "Sch. IRENE MYRTLE a) McLean Clan - CANADIAN REG. Western Way, Southwest Hbr. Maine."
7106Irene Myrtle
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
Paul Stubing indicated that the "Irene Myrtle" was the last Nova Scotian schooner to come into the U.S. because of the war.
7107Irene Myrtle
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • Sept. 4, 1940
Description:
The caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Schooner Irene-Myrtle in the Western Way of Mount Desert Island. Paul Stubing indicated that the Irene-Myrtle is Nova Scotian. She had a woman skipper. She also had a gas engine.
7108"George Klink"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1940
Description:
The caption on the back of this photograph reads, "Sch. GEORGE KLINK at Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine for overhauling. She is tied up next to the wharf with the old J.N. Mills' coal wharf building. In the foreground is a rowboat and tied up to the float in front of the Klink's bow is a motor yacht. There is a punt on the float. On the right of the photo is a three-masted schooner. Ralph Stanley said the schooner to the right was built in Bath and sunk during WWII. Her name was the Rebecca R. Douglas. (also shown in 007.19. 78) [show more]
7109Schooner "George Klink"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1940
Description:
The notation on the back of this photograph is "Schooner George Klink at Clark Point, Southwest Harbor, Maine for overhauling." Off the starboard side of the schooner is a rig for unloading coal to travel down a chute to the old J.N Mills' coal wharf building which had plumbed walls. In an interview with Ralph Stanley he said that this schooner was built in Mystic, CT. in 1902. Bing Sargeant (and others ??) bought her. She was laid up in Rockland, Boothbay area about 1940-41 and took her south with lumber and hit a storm off Cape Hattaras and broke up. Parts of the vessel were scattered everywhere. The Air Craft carrier WASP rescued the crew. The Captain was Lewis McFarland from Trenton, ME. While she was being repaired, many artists came to paint her. The boat second from the right was probably from Cranberry Islands. The boat to the right of that boat is Pansy R. owned by Cliff Robbins (Harbor Master) built on Cranberry by Les Rice. She's a double-ender with a mast rig to tend moorings. The walkway to the rig behind the Klink is to offload coal. [show more]
7110Beal's Wharf #343 A "George Klink"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1940
Description:
This is a photo which Paul Stubing indicated was Beal's Wharf #343A George Klink. The caption on the back says," general view showing part of the 3 master schooner called the George Klink. There are many lobster traps on the wharf , both rectangular and curved styles. There is lumber stacked on the wharf and a boat tied to the wharf in the left foreground numbered I-J-4. Ralph Stanley believes that the boat in the foreground was built by Chester Clement and Harvard Beal owned it. He used it for sightseeing. Ralph thinks the name of this boat was the Three Brothers. [show more]
7111Stonington schooner used in granite business
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
This photograph is of a Stonington schooner used in the granite business. Paul Stubing indicated that this photograph was taken from the Manset shore near the "Dutch house" by the Manset Town dock. There is a person rowing in a punt to the right of the photo. Ralph Stanley said that her masts are far apart so that you could load big granite blocks.
7112Little Cranberry Island view of MDI
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
Paul Stubing indicated that this photo was taken from Little Cranberry Island or Islesford looking towards Mount Desert Island - Seal Harbor area. There is a schooner on the right side of the photo.
7113"Nova Scotian" in Southwest Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
This is a photograph of the schooner "Nova Scotian" in Southwest Harbor. It is a foggy day and there are reflections of the sails in the water.
7114Launching of the CR & M
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
This picture shows the launching of the "CR & M" on a foggy day. The vessel is draped in flags and there are people standing on granite pilings off her starboard side. Ralph Stanley said the launching took place in Bass Harbor.
7115"Rattling Her Down" - CR & M
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
The "CR & M" is shown in this photograph. She is tied up next to a wharf with her port side visible. There is a man climbing the rigging who is "rattling her down". Ralph Stanley said the side panels are probably steel to protect her from the wear and tear of the wing boards.
7116Rigging CR & M
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
This is a photograph showing the rigging of the CR & M. Paul Stubing indicated that the men are working in the hole "rattling her down". There are five men visible in the picture doing various jobs. There are planks, tools, pipes, hoses and a sawbuck scattered on the deck. Ralph Stanley indicated that they brought C R & M to Southwest Boat to finish her off.
7117Shaft Log and Engine Bed of CR & M
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
This is an inside view of a boat hull. Paul Stubing indicated that this was the shaft log and engine bed of CR & M. There is a sledge hammer resting upright in the top center of the picture.
7118Fastening Stern Timbers of Fishing Dragger, Bass Harbor, by WH Ballard
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
Description:
This is a photograph of a worker inside a boat shop doing work . It looks like he has a hammer in his right hand and and a plug in his left. Paul Stubing indicated that this man is working with frames which have been placed in a salt pond over two years and then left to dry (an old English custom) before being used. The man is wearing a checked cap with a visor and has a pencil resting on his left ear. There is second hammer stuck in one pocket and a folding wooden ruler in another. On the back of the photo the caption reads "Fastening the stern timbers of a large fishing dragger, at Bass Harbor, Maine" in black ink and the name John Varnam is written in blue ink. Ralph Stanley said this photo was taken at Sim Davis's boatyard. [show more]
7119Repair Work on a Vessel at Southwest Boat Corporation
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1946c.
Description:
This is 1946 or later because the wartime number is covered on the port side of the vessel which is tied up along side the town dock in Southwest Harbor closest to Beal's Wharf . There are several workmen visible onboard doing various jobs. Behind this vessel are two others tied up to the floats. One has a canvas spray hood and is numbered 1-B-731 and the other is a more traditional looking boat in the lobstering style but could be outfitted as a personal launch since it is difficult to see the usual rigging for lobstering. Its number is 1-D-492, the "Rosemary" from Greenings Island. Ralph Stanley said that 1-B-731 was owned by Ralph's great uncle who also owned the house Ralph lives in on Clark Point Road. The dragger is the "Baby Rose" and was built at Thomaston. The Coast Guard took her during the War so they had the "Mary Rose" built at Southwest Harbor Boat to replace her. [show more]