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Wharfs at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor
Wharfs at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lobsterboats docked, most have canvas tents in front of shelter. Front to back: “1-D-791”, IC528”, “1-B-731”, “C-364”, “1-F-907”. Man on one in back with sail up. Building on dock to left, seagulls overhead. Ballard Neg. #2-250 B (not marked on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
The Pansy L. Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March 2, 1947
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
The Pansy L. Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Pansy L. Robbins lobster boat--”IK676”-- port view with small wake trailing. One man at wheel, Clifford Robbins, looking at camera. Hills in background. The Charles Butt Collection
The Pansy L. Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March 2, 1947
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
The Pansy L. Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Pansy L. Robbins lobster boat--”IK676”-- starboard view with small wake trailing. One man at wheel, Clifford Robbins, looking at camera. Hills in background. The Charles Butt Collection
The Pansy L. Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March 2, 1947
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
The Pansy L. Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Pansy L. Robbins lobster boat--”IK676”-- starboard view with small wake trailing. One man at wheel--Clifford Robbins. Hills in background. The Charles Butt Collection
The Pansy L. Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March 2, 1947
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
The Pansy L. Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Pansy L. Robbins lobster boat, stern and starboard side, heading out to sea with wake and exhaust trailing. One man at wheel--Clifford Robbins. Hills in background. The Charles Butt Collection
Seine Boat & Net Handlers--Harbor in Background
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July, 1946
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Seine Boat & Net Handlers--Harbor in Background
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Four men pulling nets into a small boat with dry exhaust at stern. Lobster boats to left and behind, and man in row boat out in water. Town and trees across water in background. Ballard Neg. #2-264 The Charles Butt Collection
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • October 13, 1949
  • Camden, ME
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Schooners tied up for season. Closer shot that 999-102-3186. Close in: Eva Cullison. Looking toward hills L to R: Mercantile, Mattie, Enterprise (front row) Lois M. Candage, Clinton (back row). Ballard Neg #2-288 (on original envelope, not marked on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • October 13, 1949
  • Camden, ME
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Schooners tied up for season. Close in: Eva Cullison, Mabel. Looking toward hills L to R: Mercantile, Mattie, Enterprise (front row) Lois M. Candage, Clinton (back row). Ballard Neg #2-288 (on original envelope, not marked on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • October 13, 1949
  • Camden, ME
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Schooners tied up for season. Close in: Eva Cullison, Mabel. Looking toward hills L to R: Mercantile, Mattie, Enterprise (front row) Lois M. Candage, Clinton (back row). Ballard Neg #2-288 (on original envelope, not marked on neg.) Marked “B” on neg. The Charles Butt Collection
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • October 13, 1949
  • Camden, ME
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Schooners tied up for season. Close up of deck, looking towards bow. Ship’s bell in lower left. Houses and trees in top right corner, island and other boats in background to the left. Ballard Neg #2-288 (on original envelope, not marked on neg.) Marked “A” on neg. The Charles Butt Collection.
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • October 13, 1949
  • Camden, ME
Cruise Schooners
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Schooners tied up for season. Close up of starboard bows of Mercantile and Mattie. Shimmering reflection in water; hills in background. Ballard Neg #2-288 (on original envelope, not marked on neg.) Marked “C” on neg. The Charles Butt Collection
Tipsy Parson and Others
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Tipsy Parson and Others
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Town landing, Southwest Harbor. Tipsy Parson in middle with trap hanging over side. Men stepping over port side on to dock. Boat “IFI92” in foreground at dock. Draggers in background at Southwest Boat Corp.--Sunbeam, Sandra & Jean, and Hornet Ballard Neg #2-248 (on original envelope, not on neg.)
Tipsy Parson and Others
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Tipsy Parson and Others
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Town landing, Southwest Harbor. Closeup of starboard side ofTipsy Parson . Man on board with trap hanging over side. Draggers in background at Southwest Boat Corp.--Sunbeam and Hornet Ballard Neg #2-248 (on original envelope, not on neg.)
Tipsy Parson and Others
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Tipsy Parson and Others
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Town landing, Southwest Harbor. Tipsy Parson in middle of photo. Men on board with trap hanging over side. Draggers in background at Southwest Boat Corp. Lobster boat “IFI92” to left. Ballard Neg #2-248 (on original envelope, not on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
Wharf-Boat-Traps
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July, 1946
  • Bernard, ME
Wharf-Boat-Traps
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lobster traps in foreground on dock between two buildings. Bajupa in water in background with people on stern and in standing shelter. Ballard #1028 (on original envelope, not on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
Bajupa Lobster Smack
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March, 1946
  • Bass Harbor, ME
Bajupa Lobster Smack
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bajupa lobster boat in Bass Harbor. Starboard view, sail down. Man driving can be seen through standing shelter window. Hills in background. The Charles Butt Collection
Bajupa Lobster Smack
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March, 1946
  • Bass Harbor, ME
Bajupa Lobster Smack
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bajupa lobster boat in Bass Harbor. Port view with wake. Two men on stern, one in cabin through open door. Hills in background. The Charles Butt Collection
Bajupa Lobster Smack
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March, 1946
  • Bass Harbor, ME
Bajupa Lobster Smack
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bajupa lobster boat in Bass Harbor. Starboard view, sail down. Man driving can be seen through standing shelter window. Hills in background. The Charles Butt Collection light scuff spots on photo
Bajupa Lobster Smack
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March, 1946
  • Bass Harbor, ME
Bajupa Lobster Smack
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bajupa lobster boat in Bass Harbor. Starboard view, sail down, leaving wake behind. Man on stern with arm out. Hills in background. The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Boats at Southwest Boat Corp. Landing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Boats at Southwest Boat Corp. Landing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Helen McColl, Surfman, and A.T. Haynes in port with view of sterns. Dock on right. Boat labeled “22215” on left. Reflections in water Ballard Neg. #2-218A The Charles Butt Collection
Helen McColl, sardine carrier
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February 12, 1949
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Helen McColl, sardine carrier
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Helen McColl of Lubec, ME. At Southwest Harbor Boat Corp. for a new engine. View of starboard side and stern, with upside-down dingy on stern. Dock in right foreground--man standing to left with hands on dock. Metal chain and rope on dock. The Charles Butt Collection
Atlantic of Lubec on ways
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Atlantic of Lubec on ways
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bow and port side of Atlantic on ways over water. Large dry exhaust and open door on front of cabin. Open door on port side of cabin and sawhorse on deck. House and power lines in background. The Charles Butt Collection Red mark 1”-2” long on upper right side of negative.
Southwest Harbor Waterfront
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Harbor Waterfront
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Manset Marine Supply Co. wharf, Beal’s wharf, A.T. Haynes and Osprey. Boats in water to right of dock, bows forward in picture. Man on bow of A.T. Haynes. Ballard Neg. #2-222 The Charles Butt Collection
Boats at Repair Dock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • January, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Boats at Repair Dock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Left to right: Woiee, Machiasport. Lewis French, Lubec. William Underwood, Jonesport. Dragger Baby Rose in rear right. Dock on right with steps leading down. Ballard #1003 (on original envelope, not on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
Town Landing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1949
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Town Landing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Islesford ferry parked at end of dock with group of people waiting. Another group heads towards steps leaving dock. Boats parked around edge, houseboat in background. Ballard #2-282 (on original envelope, not on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
Traps - Lumber - Wharf
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July, 1946
  • Bernard, ME
Traps - Lumber - Wharf
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Boathouse and harbor with large tree on left. Three rows of lobster traps lined up on left, lumber piled on right, in foreground. Two people sit at end of dock, one with child in lap. Ballard #1052 (on original envelope, not on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
47’ Elva L. Beal
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April 9, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
47’ Elva L. Beal
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Ready to launch by the town landing. Crowd lined up on stone dock to left watching. Boat is flying colors, and American flag hangs at stern. Good reflection in water below boat. Amoco sign in background. Ballard Neg #2-225 The Charles Butt Collection
Trawler (small boat)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Trawler (small boat)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Tied up at float. Man leans over inside boat with pipe in his mouth. Two wooden barrels inside boat, two flags up from stern, two rowboats on dock next to boat. Stone dock extending into water in background. Ballard Neg #2-229 The Charles Butt Collection
Boat & Wharf in Ice
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February 16, 1943
  • Manset, ME
Boat & Wharf in Ice
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lobster boat in ice marked, “1-C-427”. Snow in foreground on dock. Poles and higher dock to right, harbor and mountains in background with two other boats. Ballard #1099 (on original envelope, not on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection Blue around edges,especially in lower right and middle left. Encroaching in picture in both areas.
Lobster Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • August, 1940
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Lobster Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
R. Phippen loading traps at Southwest Harbor. Looking down on man in docked boat. Row boat sits on dock with “Gold Wing” oranges crate, and wooden barrel. Ballard #Y-63-A (on original envelope, not on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection
Lobster Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • August, 1940
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Lobster Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
R. Phippen loading traps at Southwest Harbor. Looking down on man in docked boat. Row boat sits on dock with “Gold Wing” oranges crate, and wooden barrel. Ballard #Y-63-A (on original envelope, not on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection Blue smudges on right edge. Not on picture. Light blue shadow on left edge, some on picture.
Boats at Bass Harbor From Thurston’s Wharf
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July 30, 1946
  • Bernard, ME
Boats at Bass Harbor From Thurston’s Wharf
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
People on dock around row boat. Four men, two young boys on left, woman on steps leading to dock. Two men at boat on right, one sitting, one leaning over. Harbor in background with lobster boats. Water tower on land across water. Ballard # 2-277 (on orig. envelope, not on neg.) Neg. Marked “B” The Charles Butt Collection 2 yellow smudges on edge. Not on picture.
Boats at Bass Harbor From Thurston’s Wharf
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July 30, 1946
  • Bernard, ME
Boats at Bass Harbor From Thurston’s Wharf
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Docked lobster boat with furled sail and dry exhaust, coiled rope on deck. Labeled, “I-C-574”. Four row boats docked around its bow. Boats in background with flags flying; town across water Ballard #2-277 (on original envelope, not on neg.) Neg. marked “C” The Charles Butt Collection
Builder’s Model of Brig M.T. Rich
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March 1, 1949
  • Tremont, ME
Builder’s Model of Brig M.T. Rich
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
M.T. Rich built in Tremont in 1957 by Morris T. Rich, her captain. 150’, 300 tons. Wooden model held by Frank Rich. The Charles Butt Collection
Waterfront Views
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Waterfront Views
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lobster boats marked “1-B-731” and “1-D-492”. Stern of big fishing boat, Baby Rose, Gloucester in background tied to dock. Manset Marine Supply to right. Two boathouses and town visible across water in far left background. Ballard #249 (on original envelope, not marked on negative.) The Charles Butt Collection Two yellow smudges on left edge. Not on picture.
Waterfront Views
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Waterfront Views
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sandra & Jean, Rockland tied in port. Starboard side view with men on board working. Man in dingy to right bending over. Pickup truck to left on road. “Amoco” sign to right with gas pumps. Ballard #249 (on original envelope, not marked on negative.) The Charles Butt Collection
Loading Herring Net
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July, 1944
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Loading Herring Net
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Men loading nets from dock into boat. Two men in boat pulling nets, one on dock standing, one sitting to left on barrel. Two men in back at end of dock standing. Lobster pot and lumber on dock. Boats along dock: “1-J-...”, “1-C-933”, “1-B-447”. Houseboat in background. Ballard Neg. #2-213 (on original envelope, not marked on photo.) The Charles Butt Collection Two yellow smudges on edge of negative. Not in picture.
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Boats lined in harbor. Two lobster boats with canvas tents tied to dock in front of carriers--right side of picture. Elevated dock and posts on left side. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Six men sitting casually on boat, posing for photo. All have hats except one in middle. Overexposed. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection Scratch on right side of negative
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Boats lined in harbor. Dock on right with stairs leading down. Man leaning over next to boat. Lobster boat “IE95” with canvas tent tied at left of dock. Carriers lined horizontally behind dock. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Boats lined in harbor. White Rhode Island first from right. Lower left: 2 lobster boats with furled sails tied to dock. Back one labeled “IL211”. To right a lobster boat with American flag at stern tied to dock. Town and wharf across harbor. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Boats lined in harbor. Two at right with canvas covers forward of shelter “IE95” and “IF182”, tied to dock. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Boat marked “I-F-564” in lower left corner--canvas cover forward of shelter. Dock to right; lobster boat tied with American flag at stern. Row of boats beyond that; white Rhode Island first from right. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Boats lined up horizontally in harbor. Open cabin door on first in bottom right corner. Man sitting on boat halfway down line. Trees in background with single house to left of boats across the water. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Charlotte G, and Medric, starboard side seen across water. Two men on stern of Charlotte G, others between boats on dock. Boathouse, town and trees in background. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Taken from stern of boat with rigging in foreground. Boat pointing out on left, tied to post. Boats lined up horizontaly--starboard visible--including, “IE337”, and Pandion. Town and mountains in background across harbor. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Boat labeled “1B783” in left foreground tied to dock. Others lined up to right. Paul S. Lubec ME visible in middle. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) Marked “H” on negative. The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Two boats in foreground labeled “I L 218” and “I M 12”. Starboard side and bow. Many boats in backgroud, including Maine Queen Machias, Paul S. Lubec and others. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) Marked “E” on negative. The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Two boats in foreground labeled “I L 218” and “I M 12”. Starboard side and bow. Many boats in backgroud, including Maine Queen Machias, Paul S. Lubec and others. Crates in foreground marked, “B.B. Beal”. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) Marked “B” on negative. The Charles Butt Collection
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 21, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A record number to be in port all at one time. A total of 26 carriers and a dragger were in during the day. Continental port side in center of photo, with Fairhaven Queen St. Andrews visible behind. Many other masts in picture. Ballard Number 1002 (on orignal envelope) Marked “F” on negative. The Charles Butt Collection
Addison Package Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • August, 1946
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Addison Package Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Wharf and boats. Two pairs of boats lined up to right of dock. Surfman and Osprey in front, Joyce Marie and other (small letters) behind. Three men on other boat. Harbor and town behind dock. Ballard Neg. #2-286 (marked on orig. envelope, not on photo) The Charles Butt Collection
Addison Package Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • August, 1946
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Addison Package Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Wharf and boats. 3 boats L to R view of starboard bow: Surfman, Joyce Marie, un-named. Dock at left edge of picture. Man standing on Surfman facing dock. Three men on Joyce Marie; 2 standing, 1 sitting on cabin step. Ballard Neg. #2-286 (marked on orig. envelope, not on photo) The Charles Butt Collection light scratches around sides of negative
Harding’s Wharf
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • August, 1946
  • Bernard, ME
Harding’s Wharf
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Dock on left with lobster pots piled in pyramids. Man sweeping boat at end of dock. Small boat at left, and dingy in middle tied to dock. Storage box in right corner of picture. The Charles Butt Collection
Waterfront Boats
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • Other, b
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February, 1945
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Waterfront Boats
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Manset Marine Supply Wharf. Town Landing & Beal: Wharf. Sardine Carriers (left to right): A.T. Haynes, Woiee, Helen McCall. Boats in water with wharfs behind. “Manset Marine Supply” to left, “Beal’s Lobster Pound” far right. Three men on Helen McCall--two forward of cabin, one aft by life boat. Woiee numbered 21640. Ballard Neg. #2-217. The Charles Butt Collection
Boat For Nelson Rockefeller
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 2, 1947
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Boat For Nelson Rockefeller
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Rich-Grindle Shop Finished lobster boat in cradle outside. Port side view, angled with bow forward. Three front windows on standing shelter. Houses on left and right of picture, pair trees on right arch over boat. The Charles Butt Collection
Dragger Construction
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March 29, 1949
  • Davis Boat Yard. McKinley, ME
Dragger Construction
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
View towards bow from inside hull of boat. Sledgehammer stands upright on beginning of stem in middle of photo. The Charles Butt Collection
Bass Harbor Boat Shop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Spring, 1945
  • Bernard, ME
Bass Harbor Boat Shop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
General shot of yard. Pile of lumber in foreground. Bow of boat in water behind boathouse with man standing. Boat labeled “I-C-494” sits on land at right. Ballard Neg. #2-251 The Charles Butt Collection
Boat Construction
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April, 1945
  • Bass Harbor, ME
Boat Construction
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Two men work in boat; 50’ Seiner outside Rich’s Boat shop. One on cabin frame in stern, one in middle. Ladder leans against port side of boat. Child in front of bow examines ground. Another boat sits to the right with “I-C-494” on the side. House in background with chimney in middle. Ballard Neg. # 2-238 The Charles Butt Collection
Faiusworth, Bion
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • December, 1948
  • Hull’s Cove, ME
Faiusworth, Bion
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Man with unlaced boots works with screwdriver on starboard side of cabin on a tilted boat. Garage windows behind boat reveal woods in background. The Charles Butt Collection
Boat Construction
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April, 1945
  • Bass Harbor, ME
Boat Construction
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
50’ Seiner outside Rich’s Boat Shop. Three men inside boat. Two work on cabin frame. One beneath stern sitting on sawhorse. House behind with chimney in middle. Many boards lie in foreground. Harbor on right behind boat. Ballard Neg. #2-236 The Charles Butt Collection
Peter Benson & Johnathon Stewart Shop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • December, 1948
  • Seawall, ME
Peter Benson & Johnathon Stewart Shop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Two older men with Derby hats work on hull frame. One stands watches the kneeling one drill. Craftsman drill press on left. The Charles Butt Collection
Roger Rich Shop: Clark Point Road
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • December, 1948
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Roger Rich Shop: Clark Point Road
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Man on left drilling starboard side of boat. Hull nearly complete. Window in background and on right. Sawhorse in front of picture. The Charles Butt Collection
H.R. Hinckley Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • December , 1948
  • Manset, ME
H.R. Hinckley Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Man with checkered hat kneeling next to small pile of wood shavings, drilling. Boat with cabin windows and ladder behind him. The Charles Butt Collection
For William Tower, Jr.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • December 28, 1949
  • Bass Harbor
For William Tower, Jr.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Boat Construction at Bass Harbor shop. Underside of boat with keel. Frame only. Window in right side of picture, wood shavings on table and floor. Pile of wood under table. The Charles Butt Collection
Crew Planking Dagger
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February, 1948
  • Davis Boat Yard, McKinley, ME
Crew Planking Dagger
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Three men working. Two on left seated, one on right knelt down. Left most has mallet and checkered hat and glasses. Middle uses hammer, has glasses. Right most has power drill, work gloves, wears checkered hat tilted to right. Boat takes up most of the picture; upper part of the side is finished, bottom still frame. Wooden tool bucket between left most and middle men. The Charles Butt Collection Scuffed along top of photo
For Roger Rich
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • December, 1948
  • Clark Pt. Road, Southwest Harbor
For Roger Rich
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Dory with outboard well. Boat in middle, man on left side with winter hat and glasses working; hands in the boat. Table with drills and a window behind him to left. Single light bulb in middle. Boards sticking out above in top right. Part around his legs a bit over-exposed. The Charles Butt Collection 2.5” Horizontal scratch in upper half of photo
Boat Construction
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1945
  • Bass Harbor, ME
Boat Construction
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
50’ Seiner outside Rich’s Boat Shop, Bajupa Boat numbered I-C-494 in right foreground. Two men work at the stern of a boat on dry land, standing beneath a cubical frame. A third man can be seen walking beneath the end of the boat. A wheelbarrow and pick ax sit in front of the boat; the roof of a house behind with telephone wires coming off from the left. Lumber is lined up on the ground at the left side of the photo.Ballard Neg #2-237.The Charles Butt Collection [show more]
Lobster Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • August, 1940
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Lobster Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
R. Phippen backing away from dock at Southwest Harbor. Lobster traps loaded onto boat. Houseboat in background with “Gulf -- Maine Products” sign. Ballard Neg. #Y-63C (not marked on neg.) The Charles Butt Collection Blue smudge on right edge.
Lobster Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • August, 1940
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Lobster Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
R. Phippen loading traps at Southwest Harbor. Boat tied to dock at right. Pile of traps already on boat, 5 remain on dock. Rowboat on dock and “Gold Wing” oranges crate, along with wooden barrel. Ballard Neg. #Y-63 B (not marked on neg) The Charles Butt Collection Blue smudge on right edge.