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Howard Robinson’s Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April, 1950
  • Southwest Harbor
Howard Robinson’s Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Man in lobster boat in harbor facing camera. Boat # “1M12”. Starboard view. Other boats and houses in background. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March 15, 1956
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Snow scene from the outer end of dock. S.W. Boat Corp. boat house to right. Lobster boat tied to dock at right, two boats further back on ways by edge of water. Snow on dock next to S.W. Boat, and on houses in background. 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
  • May, 1954
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sardine Carriers at Clark Point Wharfs, Southwest Harbor. ”S.W. Boat Corp.” sign on building. Many boats tied up. From R to L: Gary Alan, Roamer, Henry O. Underwood, Fish Hawk, Novelty, and Chrisotpher in front row. Others beyond that. Lobster boat in foreground with sail up. Hills in background. Ballard Neg. #2-292 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
  • May, 1954
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sardine Carriers at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sardine Carriers at Clark Point Wharfs, Southwest Harbor. ”S.W. Boat Corp.” sign on building. Many boats tied up. From R to L: Gary Alan, Roamer, Henry O. Underwood, Fish Hawk, Novelty, and Chrisotpher in front row. Others beyond that. Lobster boat in foreground with sail up. Hills in background. Ballard Neg. #2-292A The Charles Butt Collection
Carriers at Southwest Boat Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • January, 1955
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Carriers at Southwest Boat Company
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Man rowing away from bows of carriers. L to R: El Placida, America, Rangeley, Fannie & Ethel, Henry O. Underwood. Behind are: Fish Hawk and Bessie L. The Charles Butt Collection
Carrier El Placita on ways at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 12, 1956
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Carrier El Placita on ways at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
El Placita on ways at Southwest Harbor. Port side and bow in photo. Gary Allen to left with cabin door open. Southwest Boat Corp. to left with sign on roof. Boats in harbor in background. The Charles Butt Collection
Carrier El Placita on ways at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 12, 1956
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Carrier El Placita on ways at Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
El Placitaon ways at Southwest Harbor. Port side and stern in photo. Gary Allen to right with cabin door open. Southwest Boat Corp. to right. The Charles Butt Collection
Mishawaka
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • June 6, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Mishawaka
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A fire at Addison Package Company wharf after explosion in engine room. Taken at 3:30 a.m. Negative is mostly transparent, some image in middle of cabin. The Charles Butt Collection
Sunbeam
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • January 4, 1955
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sunbeam
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sunbeam on ways at Southwest Boat Corporation. Went ashore from mooring at Seal Harbor during a gale. Underside of hull, hole being repaired on port bilge. The Charles Butt Collection
Sunbeam
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1955
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Sunbeam
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sunbeam on ways at Southwest Boat Corporation. Went ashore from mooring at Seal Harbor during a gale. Port side and bow, with cross on side.The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 30, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Yard pictures “S.W. Boat Corp.” Boathouse with boat in cradle to right. Boat on either side of dock in foreground, man standing next to starboard side of right boat. Boat in middle next to stairs, Dickie R. Sign on end of dock, “Pumping boats during an outward wind forbidden.” Negative marked 7. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 30, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Yard pictures Two boats in left foreground with metal roof in in front. Man on dock between them greeting man on boat to left. Large derricks on dock across water. Brick shed on right side of photo. Sign at end of dock: “Pumping boats during an outwind forbidden.” “GM” sign on building in background, pickup truck and wooden fence. Negative marked 2. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 30, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Yard pictures “S.W. Boat Corp.” boathouse with boat in cradle to right. Brick shed to left. “GM” sign on building in background to left. Pickup truck and wooden fence to far left in picture. Dock to right with metal drums. Negative marked 4. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 30, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Yard pictures Manset Marine Supply on right with “Johnson Outboard Motors” above. Dock with metal drums. “GM Deisal Power Service” sign hanging on right. Boat in cradle on left with ladder down to water. “W. Corp” visible on Southwest Boat Corp. boathouse to left. Negative marked 3. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 30, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Yard pictures “GM deisal power service training” truck backed up to boathouse. Man at door of trailor. Manset Marine Supply on left with American flag flying. Lumber piled in foreground. Negative marked 9. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 30, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Yard pictures“Southwest Boat Corp.” storefront and road. Porch with steps coming down to road. Motor blades can be seen in window. Station wagon parked in front to the left. Lumber on ground next to building, telephone wires overhead.Negative marked 8.The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 30, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Yard pictures “S.W. Boat Corp.” boat house with dock running along left. Front half of two boats in foreground, right one has ladder leaning against mast. Sign on dock: “Pumping boats during an outwing forbidden.” Boathouses in right background. Negative marked 6. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 30, 1957
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Yard pictures “Manset Marine Supply” with “Johnson Outboard Motors” sign above. Boathouses and boat in cradle on far left with ladder down to water. Man on dock in middle with stairs leading down. Stern of boat in bottom right corner. Sign on dock: “Depth of water at head of float.” Negative marked 5. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April 30, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME.
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Progress Photos Inside of hull. Side walls in place, no floor boards yet. Stairs rising to right, plans lean against wall on left. Wooden tool box in lower left corner. Power strip with cords in middle. Slightly overexposed. Ballard Neg. #5500-15 (not marked) (copy of #999-35-3119. 3119 marked with Neg. #.) The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April 30, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME.
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Progress Photos Inside of hull. Side walls in place, no floor boards yet. Stairs rising to right, plans lean against wall on left. Wooden tool box in lower left corner. Power strip with cords in middle. Ballard Neg. #5500-15 The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April 30, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME.
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Progress Photos Inside hull facing stern. Clamp light attached to frame. Floor not yet in place. Saw, wood, and other tools lying about. Over exposed. Ballard Neg. #5500-14 (not marked) (copy of #999-33-3117. 3117 marked with Neg. #.) The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April 30, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME.
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Progress Photos Inside hull facing stern. Clamp light attached to frame. Floor not yet in place. Saw, wood, and other tools lying about. Ballard Neg. #5500-14 The Charles Butt Collection
Progress Photos
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July 9, 1958
Progress Photos
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Southwest Boat Corporation. Close-up of twin rudders. Boat is upside down. Starboard side rudder closest, half of port one in back. Clamps still attached at connection pionts. Ballard Neg. #5500-25 The Charles Butt Collection
Progress Photos
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • July 9, 1958
Progress Photos
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Southwest Boat Corporation.Two “GM Deisal Power” engines side by side inside ship. Ceiling seen above through opening. Hanging light inside; 2 hoses coming down from above right. Ballard Neg. #5500-24 The Charles Butt Collection
Davis Boat Yard
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • March 24, 1956
  • McKinley, ME
Davis Boat Yard
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sailboat construction. View from above of bow to stern from starboard side in boathouse. Man sits below hull working. Planks arch over middle part of boat with tool box sitting on top. Starboard side in place, port side only framed. The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corp.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 14, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corp.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Progress Photos. Bulkhead with plans attached to front. Light hanging down in front of plans. Saw and boards seen through door--bottom-middle. Power strip with extension cords sits on left of bulkhead. Ballard Neg. #5500-17 The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corp.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 14, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corp.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Progress Photos. Engine with cardboard box on top and pipe leaning on it from right. Wooden stairs on left, extension cord strung down from right. Ballard Neg. #5500-16 The Charles Butt Collection
Cruiser in Cradle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1955
  • Northeast Harbor, ME.
Cruiser in Cradle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Fairlee in its cradle. Starboard view of length of finished boat with four circular windows on side of deck. Marked “I-N-375” on bow, and says “Fairlee, N.E. Harbor, ME on lifesaving ring. American flag at the stern of the boat. Tall antena on boat, antena on roof of house behind boat. The Charles Butt Collection
Cruiser in Cradle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • May 21, 1955
  • Northeast Harbor, ME.
Cruiser in Cradle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Fairlee in its cradle. Starboard view of length of finished boat with four circular windows on side of deck. Marked “I-N-375” on bow, and says “Fairlee, N.E. Harbor, ME on lifesaving ring. A man stands beneath the American flag at the stern of the boat. Tall antena on boat, atena on roof of house behind boat. The Charles Butt Collection
115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1953
  • Southwest Harbor, ME.
115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Judith Lee Rose,Closeup of wooden frame taken straight on. Wall built of wooden planks to the right with crane sitting above at edge of wall. Crane hook hangs over middle of frame. Two men work behind frame, one in front and below. Sawhorse on left. Harbor in background with boats pointing towards the frame. The Charles Butt Collection
115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February, 1953
  • Southwest Harbor, ME.
115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Judith Lee Rose Closeup of wooden frame taken slightly from the left. Wall built of wooden planks behind it to the right with crane sitting above at edge of wall. Crane hook hangs over left side of frame. Boats in back pointing towards the frame. One sideways with letters “DELCA” visible. The Charles Butt Collection
115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February, 1953
  • Southwest Harbor, ME.
115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Judith Lee Rose Frame in right-center of picture on wooden ramp leading down to water. Boat labeled “Silas McLoon-Rockland” on right with two masts visible. Crane in top left labeled, “Billings and Hamblen” on top, “Bay City” on bottom. A flatbed truck sits to the left of the frame, with wood steps going down the rocks behind it. Building in right background has “GM” above the door. The Charles Butt Collection
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Januar 18, 1956
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Starboard side of boat with spray and wake; bow slightly towards camera. Man standing at wheel. American flag flying at stern. Ballard Neg. #5 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Januar 18, 1956
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Starboard side of boat with spray and wake. Man standing at wheel. American flag flying at stern. Town in background with trees. Ballard Neg. #4 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Januar 18, 1956
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Stern of boat driving away from camera with view inside. Man standing at wheel looking back, exhaust visible at stern. American flag flying at stern. Larger cruiser Bounder II in background at right. Ballard Neg. #3 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • January 18, 1956
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Stern and starboard side of boat with view inside. Man sitting on side at wheel, exhaust visible at stern. American flag flying at stern. Larger cruiser in background at right. Ballard Neg. #2 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Januar 18, 1956
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
24 Foot Launch
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Bow towards camera with port side. Man at wheel, American flag at stern of boat. Larger cruiser in right background with tall VHF antenna. Small hills and trees far in background across water. Ballard Neg. #1 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boar Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February 19, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boar Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Interior of boat in progress, towards stern. Skeleton of sides, arching down to center. Electrical extension cord snaking way through picture. Ballard Neg. #5500-4 The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February 19, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bow shot of large boat being built in boat shop. Frame in place, clamp on lower right part of hull. Man on bottom of photo working, man on scaffolding above, both looking at camera. Two large ladders hold planks for scaffolding. Ballard Neg. #5500-3 The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April 16, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Shot taken of inside of large boat being built. Framework in place, stairs leading up on left from inside. Man sitting top left on top of deck frame, another man standing at left. Ballard Neg. #5500-12 The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April 16, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Vertical picture looking up from beneath bow of boat inside a boathouse. Wooden stairs in middle leading up to bow. Scaffolding around side of boat. Ballard Neg. #5500-13 The Charles Butt Collection
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February 19, 1958
  • Southwest Harbor, ME
Southwest Boat Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Boat in progress inside garage. View of stern--transom in place. Rest of boat is frame. Chains hanging over bow. Ballard Neg. #58-1 The Charles Butt Collection
Howard Robinson’s Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • April, 1950
  • Southwest Harbor
Howard Robinson’s Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Man in lobster boat in harbor facing camera. Boat # “1M12”. Starboard view. Other boats and houses in background. The Charles Butt Collection