Ralph Stanley built the 25 foot open-cockpit Maine Sloop Boat “Endeavor” on speculation in 1979 at his boat shop on Clark Point Road. She originally had beach rocks as movable internal stone ballast, later replaced by lead. "The Friendship Sloop" videorecording, DVD, produced by The New Film Company, Inc. in 1986, featured Ralph Stanley building "Endeavor". Ralph sold the vessel to Shaw Mudge of Harrington, Maine in 1981 who later sold it to Ralph’s friend, Betsy Holtzmann of Southwest Harbor.
Description: Ralph Stanley built the 25 foot open-cockpit Maine Sloop Boat “Endeavor” on speculation in 1979 at his boat shop on Clark Point Road. She originally had beach rocks as movable internal stone ballast, later replaced by lead. "The Friendship Sloop" videorecording, DVD, produced by The New Film Company, Inc. in 1986, featured Ralph Stanley building "Endeavor". Ralph sold the vessel to Shaw Mudge of Harrington, Maine in 1981 who later sold it to Ralph’s friend, Betsy Holtzmann of Southwest Harbor. [show more]
In 1938 Henry R. Hinckley built Otto a classy little motor yacht, “Thalia B.” named, of course, for Thalia Rebecca (Bailey) Nutting. This was at a time when Hinckley, though known for its Manset yard, built many boats, particularly motor boats at what was later known as Southwest Boat on Clark Point in Southwest Harbor. “Thalia B.” was launched from that yard. Photographs show the Nuttings and many friends at the gala launching.
Description: In 1938 Henry R. Hinckley built Otto a classy little motor yacht, “Thalia B.” named, of course, for Thalia Rebecca (Bailey) Nutting. This was at a time when Hinckley, though known for its Manset yard, built many boats, particularly motor boats at what was later known as Southwest Boat on Clark Point in Southwest Harbor. “Thalia B.” was launched from that yard. Photographs show the Nuttings and many friends at the gala launching.
The BLB is the 20' dory used by Art and Nan Kellam for their regular trips between their home on Placentia Island and the mainland. The name of the boat, BLB, stands for “Bear loves Beum,” their nicknames for each other. The dory was build by Clifton Rich in 1949. The boat is now on display at the Country Store Museum in Bass Harbor during the summer months. Prior to display at the museum, the boat was restored and stabilized for display by Robert "Chummy" Rich, Clifton Rich's grandson and longtime boat builder.
Description: The BLB is the 20' dory used by Art and Nan Kellam for their regular trips between their home on Placentia Island and the mainland. The name of the boat, BLB, stands for “Bear loves Beum,” their nicknames for each other. The dory was build by Clifton Rich in 1949. The boat is now on display at the Country Store Museum in Bass Harbor during the summer months. Prior to display at the museum, the boat was restored and stabilized for display by Robert "Chummy" Rich, Clifton Rich's grandson and longtime boat builder. [show more]
Built by Ronald Dean Rich for his twin brother Roger Clifton Rich in 1959. The boat was named for Roger's daughter Meredith. The boat was later sold to Sheldon "Snicker" Damon, who renamed it "Mum's Mink." The boat was restored by Damon's sons after Ronald, Roger, and Sheldon had all passed away.
Description: Built by Ronald Dean Rich for his twin brother Roger Clifton Rich in 1959. The boat was named for Roger's daughter Meredith. The boat was later sold to Sheldon "Snicker" Damon, who renamed it "Mum's Mink." The boat was restored by Damon's sons after Ronald, Roger, and Sheldon had all passed away.
Built in 1902, the Gladiator fished off Monhegan Island before being sold for use as a Yacht in Chesapeake Bay. In the early 1970s, the Gladiator was returned to Friendship Harbor in Maine.
Description: Built in 1902, the Gladiator fished off Monhegan Island before being sold for use as a Yacht in Chesapeake Bay. In the early 1970s, the Gladiator was returned to Friendship Harbor in Maine.
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The center vessel with the ornate trail board is a Friendship Sloop. A steam ferry lies at left and a motor yacht lies in front of the sardine factory.
Description: The center vessel with the ornate trail board is a Friendship Sloop. A steam ferry lies at left and a motor yacht lies in front of the sardine factory.
Vessel at far left, behind Gary Alan is the Lobster Boat Seabiscuit Other vessels in this photograph: Sardine Carrier Gary Alan Sardine Carrier Lawrence Wayne Seiner / Dragger Lady Lurene - a "Novi" boat Three Sisters - Passenger Launch – Fishing Boat rigged for dragging in this photograph The boat in the foreground is Ramsdell's no-name lobster boat. This photograph was taken in Winter Harbor, Maine
Description: Vessel at far left, behind Gary Alan is the Lobster Boat Seabiscuit Other vessels in this photograph: Sardine Carrier Gary Alan Sardine Carrier Lawrence Wayne Seiner / Dragger Lady Lurene - a "Novi" boat Three Sisters - Passenger Launch – Fishing Boat rigged for dragging in this photograph The boat in the foreground is Ramsdell's no-name lobster boat. This photograph was taken in Winter Harbor, Maine
There is a bucket covering a pipe on "Gary Alan" and a wooden lobster pot on her deck. She hailed from Millbridge, Maine and was a sardine carrier built by Grandville W. Davis. The "Lady Lurene," a Nova Scotia boat, is rigged for dragging.
Description: There is a bucket covering a pipe on "Gary Alan" and a wooden lobster pot on her deck. She hailed from Millbridge, Maine and was a sardine carrier built by Grandville W. Davis. The "Lady Lurene," a Nova Scotia boat, is rigged for dragging.