The illustration by Edith Brand appears on page 7 in "A Case of Sardines: A Story of the Maine Coast" by Charles Poole Cleaves, The Pilgrim Press, 1904. A sentimental novel that includes descriptions of the lives of those employed by sardine factories on the coast of Maine.
Description: The illustration by Edith Brand appears on page 7 in "A Case of Sardines: A Story of the Maine Coast" by Charles Poole Cleaves, The Pilgrim Press, 1904. A sentimental novel that includes descriptions of the lives of those employed by sardine factories on the coast of Maine.
Left to right: Ralph painting at bow Emerson Forbes “Tucker” Spurling Jr. (1935-) The photograph was taken in the yard at Adoniram Judson Robinson's house where Ralph had his first boat shop.
Description: Left to right: Ralph painting at bow Emerson Forbes “Tucker” Spurling Jr. (1935-) The photograph was taken in the yard at Adoniram Judson Robinson's house where Ralph had his first boat shop.
Built in Thomaston in 1967 by Roger Morse to a 1905 half-model made by Roger's grandfather Charles Morse. Ralph Stanley at helm. On board: owners Rodney Flora and Jill Schoof, Marion Stanley
Description: Built in Thomaston in 1967 by Roger Morse to a 1905 half-model made by Roger's grandfather Charles Morse. Ralph Stanley at helm. On board: owners Rodney Flora and Jill Schoof, Marion Stanley
The Friendship sloop Gladiator, built in 1902, worked in Maine waters for more than two decades, then wandered to Chesapeake Bay and New Jersey for several decades more. In 1973, it came back to Maine for good. From the April/May 2006 issue of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors
Description: The Friendship sloop Gladiator, built in 1902, worked in Maine waters for more than two decades, then wandered to Chesapeake Bay and New Jersey for several decades more. In 1973, it came back to Maine for good. From the April/May 2006 issue of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors