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Wm. Keene at Manset Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.		Mount Desert, Maine	Wm. Keene at Manset Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2296 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Place: Mount Desert, Maine Description: A digital .tif image of the schooner, William Keene, unloading at the Manset dock. This photo was found in the collection, on a CD --01/28/2014. Source and provenance are unknown. Two images are attached to this record: smaller jpg file and .tif in the Larger Image data folder.
A Class boat 1937 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1937		A Class boat 1937 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8963 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 1937 Description: photograph single A class boat 1937. Ballard # Y-9
2 A Class boats Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1937		2 A Class boats Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8964 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 1937 Description: photograph 2 A class boats 1937. Ballard # Y-1
Single A Class boat Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1937		Single A Class boat Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8965 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 1937 Description: Single A class boat photograph 1937. Ballard Negative # Y-27
A Class Race 1937 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1937		A Class Race 1937 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8966 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 1937 Description: Photograph A Class race 1937. Ballard number Y-7
A Fleet 1937 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1937		A Fleet 1937 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7585 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 1937 Description: Photograph of A fleet 1937. 247-A
Single A Class Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1936		Single A Class Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8967 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 1936 Description: Single A class with 3 member crew. Y-20
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.	1940		"Irene Myrtle" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7103 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 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.
Osprey Built on Bear Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1936		Osprey Built on Bear Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7104 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 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]
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.
Irene Myrtle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	Sept. 4, 1940		Irene Myrtle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7107 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 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.
"George Klink" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1940		"George Klink" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7108 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 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]
Schooner "George Klink" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1940		Schooner "George Klink" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7109 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 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]
Beal's Wharf #343 A "George Klink" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph		Ballard, W.H.	1940		Beal's Wharf #343 A "George Klink" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7110 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Date: 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]
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]

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