Description: Paul Stubing said this was a picture of the Sunbeam in 1938. The caption on the back reads, "Maine Seacoast Mission Society's MV SUNBEAM May 6, 1938". This is a sideview and her name is visible on the cabin. There are many people on board.
Description: This is a photograph of four A boats under sail. Moving from left to right, the sail numbers are 1, 16, 19 and 21. There are several more sailboats under way in the background.
Description: An 8 x 10 black and white photograph of Somes House Inn and other cottages taken from Somes Meadow. Marked on back Ballard photo. #157 Duplicate of 997-344-509
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]
Description: This photo is of five A-class boats. Number 32 is closest to the photographer. One of these boats was built for the Morris family. Don Q is the name on the stern. Pete Welles indicated that #32 is a Rice boat built in Maine. Numbers 26 and higher were Rice boats.