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Isabelle J II (#2 in this series of the Isabelle J II) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Other, Boat building	Ballard, W.H.	Isabelle J II (#2 in this series of the Isabelle J II) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4616 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Other, Boat building Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: "Isabelle J II" at Rich's shop. There are many people gathered for what looks like a boat launching. Everyone is dressed in winter clothing and there is snow on the ground. There are two children on her bow and the vessel is draped in flags. Notice the furs on the women, probably 1940s
Clark's Cove 1890-1895 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Clark's Cove 1890-1895 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7100 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
Irene-Myrtle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Irene-Myrtle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7105 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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."
Irene Myrtle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Irene Myrtle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7106 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
Stonington schooner used in granite business Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Stonington schooner used in granite business Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7111 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
Little Cranberry Island view of MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Little Cranberry Island view of MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7112 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
"Nova Scotian" in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	"Nova Scotian" in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7113 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
Launching of the CR & M Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Launching of the CR & M Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7114 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
"Rattling Her Down" - CR & M Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	"Rattling Her Down" - CR & M Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7115 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
Rigging CR & M Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Rigging CR & M Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7116 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
Shaft Log and Engine Bed of CR & M Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Shaft Log and Engine Bed of CR & M Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7117 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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.
Fastening Stern Timbers of Fishing Dragger, Bass Harbor, by WH Ballard Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Fastening Stern Timbers of Fishing Dragger, Bass Harbor, by WH Ballard Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7118 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: 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]
"Connecticut" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	"Connecticut" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7121 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photo of the "Connecticut" listed as hailing from Bar Harbor on the stern. Ralph Stanley indicated that she was built at Southwest Boat Corp. in 1946 and foundered off Gay Head Lighthouse on Sept. 29, 1948. This picture shows several workmen on board doing various jobs. To the vessel's right on the float are piles of lumber and there is a makeshift bridge to use to get on board. There is also an open ladder next to the starboard side of the boat. [show more]
Rhode Island After a Year or So of Service Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Rhode Island After a Year or So of Service Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7122 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this is a photo of the Rhode Island after a year or so of service. She had to be hauled out to repaint the old Gloucester copper paint (red and green or blue...later blue was liked by yachtsmen... But fishermen didn't like blue because they considered it bad luck. The English painted coffins of men who died at sea blue. Italians used blue too. She is aground next to the Southwest Harbor town dock closest to Beal's Wharf. In the foreground are two punts and a rowing skiff with a motor on the stern all upright on a float by Beal's Wharf. There are several vintage vehicles parked in the dock's parking lot. [show more]
"Rhode Island" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	"Rhode Island" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7123 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This photo is of the vessel "Rhode Island". Paul Stubing indicated that she is brand new at Southwest Boat Corporation. She is tied up to a single float with an upright punt in view under the bridge to the float.
Scrubbing Bottom of the "Rhode Island" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Scrubbing Bottom of the "Rhode Island" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7124 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photo of two workers scrubbing the bottom of the "Rhode Island" as she is grounded out by the Southwest Harbor town dock located next to Beal's Wharf. Paul Stubing indicated that this process of cleaning and painting while grounded out saved hauling the vessel out of the water. There is a truck visible on the dock. At the bottom of this picture is written in pencil "Capt. Bill Howell".
"Rhode Island" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	"Rhode Island" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7128 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photograph of the "Rhode Island" tied up at the Southwest Harbor town dock near what is now Beal's Wharf. She is aground with her hull exposed. Ralph Stanley said she was built in Waldeboro. At the time of this picture she was owned by Bill Howell of Southwest Harbor.
Carol - Jean Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Carol - Jean Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7129 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: "Carol - Jean" coming down the ways. According to the writing on her stern, she hailed from Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Sardine Carriers Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Sardine Carriers Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7131 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This photo is of several sardine carriers tied up off Southwest Boat Corporation. In the left foreground is a lobster boat with a canvas spray hood built on Cranberry Islands and hull # 1B783.
"Stay Sail" schooner yacht Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	"Stay Sail" schooner yacht Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7132 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photograph of a "Stay Sail" schooner yacht. Paul Stubing indicated that the schooner has marconi rig on all spars which is high tech. The wake in the foreground is from the boat Ballard was on.
"Head Boat", the "Lilly P III" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	"Head Boat", the "Lilly P III" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7134 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photo of the "Lilly P III". Paul Stubing said that she was built in Bass Harbor and used for day fishing. She is tied up to a dock and there are five adults sitting on the bow deck of the upper level (four male and one female). There are three fenders hanging off the starboard side. Ralph Stanley said this boat was built by Sim Davis who is the second person from the right in this picture.
Rose family at the christening of the "Judith Lee Rose" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Rose family at the christening of the "Judith Lee Rose" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7135 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: The Rose family from Gloucester had Southwest Boat Corporation build a dragger called the "Judith Lee Rose". Later on they had the "Mary Rose" and "Baby Rose" also built by Southwest Boat. In this photo there are four male adults and one female adult. There is also one of the Rose girls holding what could be a champagne bottle wrapped in ribbons.
Thunder Hole area, Bar Harbor, by WH Ballard Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Thunder Hole area, Bar Harbor, by WH Ballard Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7136 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This picture is a marked as a commission job. The left side of the photo is rocky cliffs and there is a schooner to the right. There is a lone coniferous tree on top of the cliffs. Paul Stubing indicated that this photo was of the Thunder Hole area in Bar Harbor.
Gloucester Draggers in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Gloucester Draggers in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7139 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This photo shows the Gloucester draggers in Southwest Harbor - perhaps to avoid weather. The boats seem to be tied up to the Stanley Fish Wharf on the Manset side of the harbor looking towards Greenings Island. Ralph Stanley said the draggers used to come in to the harbor during the winter. They were fishing out by Mt. Desert Rock . They were red fishing. The motorboat in the foreground, the double-ender, was owned by J.L. Stanley Fisheries. She was built on Cranberry Islands. The wharf in the foreground was originally built by Horace Durgin around 1850. Some of this structure is now part of the Madeira (Tyson) dock. Harold Tyson had the house built (not seen in this picture). This house was designed by Gilchrist who had also designed the Ellsworth City Hall in 1933. [show more]
Sardine Carrier "Gary Allen" and "El Placita" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Sardine Carrier "Gary Allen" and "El Placita" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7140 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photo of the Sardine Carrier "Gary Allen" (a steam yacht at the turn of the century). "El Placita" also had been a steam yacht. Diesel took over at the time of WWII. Ralph Stanley said "El Placita" was owned by the Machiasport Cannery. She was owned by Jones Wass, Henry Wass's father, at the time of this photo. Ralph thinks this is in the late 40's. The motor boat (lobsterboat) with the white spray hood and bow partially hidden by pilings was owned by "Billy Dump" Spurling, Geneva Spurling's father. That boat was built by Chester Clement in the 1930's. The boat across the head of the dock, that you can't see, is the "Vinalhaven" which was built at Southwest Boat during WWII to serve as a ferry between Rockland and Vinalhaven. The sardine carrier at the dock, the "Lawrence Wayne", was built by Sim (Granville) Davis. [show more]

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