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| 276 | Modern reprints of historical sailing photos |
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Description: Four modern reprints of historical sailing photographs. 2023.010.001 - Sailboat under sail identified as "Vayu," 1938. 2023.010.002 - Wooden Bullseye "Bicker" owned by the Thompsons. Damage on original photograph is visible on this copy. 2023.010.003 - A#18 owned for two years by Polly Thompson McIlhenny and Rod Thompson. 2023.010.004 - Group of men on Hal Haskell's "Nirvana." Left to right: Wes Read (prof. captain), Unknown, Bacha Rensaw, Bim Chandler, Unknown, Unknown, Rod Thompson (in back), Hush Wallace (?), Hal Haskell, Unknown. [show more] | |||
| 275 | Large unidentified sailing boat |
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Description: A 5"x7" black and white photograph of a large unidentified sailing boat. | |||
| 265 | Photo of Duxbury Yacht Club |
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Description: Black and white photograph of a pier with multiple boats tied up on the dock and moored in the water. "Duxburry Yacht Club" written on the back of the photograph. | |||
| 264 | Photo of Fleet's race committee boat, "Shearwater" |
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Description: Two men stand in the Fleet's race committee boat, "Shearwater." An island is depicted in the background. | |||
| 254 | Mercury Refit photographs, Winter 1997-1998 |
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Description: Nine color photographs of men refurbishing boats in the Fleet's Mercury class. 2022X.05.009.001 - Multiple vessels in a boat shop. A man is depicted working on one of the boats. 2022X.05.009.002 - Multiple vessels in a boat shop. Photo taken from above, with one vessel centered in the shot. 2022X.05.009.003 - A Mercury class sailboat with a stepladder set up next to it. 2022X.05.009.004 - Multiple vessels in a boat shop. A man is depicted working on one of the Mercury sailboats. 2022X.05.009.005 - A man uses a roller on a Mercury sailboat. 2022X.05.009.006 - Interior of a boat shop. 2022X.05.009.007 - The bow of one boat and the stern of another boat. 2022X.05.009.008 - A man uses a roller on a Mercury class sailboat. A Manset Yacht Service banner is mounted on the wall. 2022X.05.009.009 - A man works on a sailboat at the boat shop. 2022X.05.009 [show more] | |||
| 253 | Cocktail party c. 1990 photographs |
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Description: Ten color photographs of multiple individuals at a cocktail party (location unidentified), sitting and standing, in conversation. 2022X.05.008.001 - Multiple people conversing while seated. 2022X.05.008.002 - A man and woman in conversation; the man is looking at the camera. 2022X.05.008.003 - Multiple people conversing and eating while seated. 2022X.05.008.004 - Multiple people pictured in conversation. 2022X.05.008.005 - Three people in conversation in front of the fireplace; the Northeast Harbor Fleet burgee is mounted above the fireplace. 2022X.05.008.006 - Three people seated in front of a darkened window. 2022X.05.008.007 - Multiple people seated; two teenagers pictured in the foreground. 2022X.05.008.008 - Three people pictured standing in conversation. 2022X.05.008.009 - Multiple people conversing and eating while seated. 2022X.05.008.010 - Four people conversing and eating while seated. [show more] | |||
| 172 | 1943-1945 Notices |
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Description: Binder with 76 pages of notices related to the 1943-1945 seasons, such as racing schedules, application for sailing instruction, announcement of upcoming races and cruises, etc. | ||
| 169 | 1932-1936 Newspaper Clippings |
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Description: 84 pages of newspaper clippings from 1932-1936 in reverse chronological order. Table of Contents. 1. Cover 2-12: 1936. 13-19: 1935. 20: 1934. 21-29: The Boston Herald. 1934. 30-39: The Boston Herald. 1933. 40-49: The Portland Press Herald. 1933. 50-51: The Boston Transcript. 1933. 52-54: The Boston Globe. 55: 1932. 56-63: Communications to The Boston Globe. 64-73: Communications to The Boston Herald. 74-76: Communications to The Boston Transcript. 1932. 77-80: Communications to The New York Herald-Tribune. 81-84: Communications to The Portland Press Herald. [show more] | ||
| 165 | 1921-1922 Logbook |
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Description: 122 pages including photographs with handwritten notes, correspondence, minutes, notices, handwritten "Record of Races," hand-painted prize pennants, protests, logs of cruises, listing of vessels in the Fleet, miscellaneous accounting and expenditure documents. 1921-1922 Logbook Table of Contents Page Numbers: 1: Cover 2: Photos with handwritten notes 3: Correspondence 4-5: Minutes 6-8: Notice 9: Racing Instructions page 10-11: Notice 12-15: Racing Instructions 16: Rule regarding fouls 17: List of entries, 1921 18-27: Record of Races 27-29: Minutes of meeting for those “interested in the races” 29-33: Record of Races 33-24: Regatta Committee minutes 34-41: Record of Races 42-44: Regatta Committee minutes 44-46: 1921 Yacht Races Report 47-48 Hand-painted pennants 49: Notes from informal meeting 50-53: 1922 season information 54-55: Record of Races 56-61: Fleet meeting minutes 62-63: Record of Races 64: 1922 memo 65: Record of Races 66: Protest 67-70: Record of Races 71: Newspaper clipping 72-75: Record of Races 76: Minutes 77-83: Protests 84: Kollegiwidgwok Yacht Club guest card 85-86: Protests 87-94: Cruise log 95-96: Minutes 102: List of vessels in Fleet 103-109: Regatta Committee report 109-111: Blank Fleet contract to purchase “O” Class Boat for 1922 with vessel info 112-113: Regatta Committee memos 114-122: Race Committee account records [show more] | ||
| 167 | 1923-1926 Logbook |
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Description: 290 pages, including race results, meeting minutes, protests, announcements, correspondence, and more. 1923-1926 Logbook Table of Contents 1: Cover 2: Schedule of Points Awarded to Yachts Finishing 3: Handwritten dates “March 4, 1923 - June 20, 1926” 4: Minutes 5: Clipping from “The Rudder,” April 1923, about “O Class” sloop 6-17: “Northeast Harbor Fleet 1923” booklet with race and cruise information, courses map, Fleet listing, includes handwritten notes 18: Announcement 19-36: Race results 37: Blank 38: Memo 39-66: Race results 67: Yacht Races poster 68: Announcements 69-70: Yacht Races poster 71: Yacht race details 72: Announcements 73: Bar Harbor Yacht Races information sheet 74: Bar Harbor Yacht Races entry blank 75: Yacht race details 76-78: Bar Harbor Yacht Races information sheets 79-84: Copies of Deeds for Trophies 85: Executive Committee minutes 86: Copy of Deed for Class O Trophy 87-94: Clippings from 1923 Annual Report 95-96: Membership letter with application and envelope 97: Handpainted burgee 98: Executive Committee minutes 99: Announcement of Activities 100: Memo for Owners of Class O Boats 101: Newspaper clipping regarding Edsel Ford 102-104: Agreement concerning yacht races between Tarratine Club and the Fleet 105: Special regulations for Class C 106-117: 1924 Racing Instructions 118: Notice 119: Addendum to Racing Instructions 120-125: Race Results 126: Notice 127: Circular of Information on Inter-club Races with Tarratine Club 128: Handwritten note by Madeira 129-130: Race Agreement with Tarratine Club 131-132: Race Results 133-134: Regatta Committee minutes 135-138: Race Results 139-140: Regatta Committee minutes 141-144: Race Results 145: List of Boats - Eastern Yacht Club Seventeen Foot Class 146-149: Regatta Committee minutes with exhibits such as protests, statements, etc. 150-153: Race Results 154-155: Third Annual Three Day Cruise announcement 156: Northeast Harbor Fleet Entry List 1924 157: Notice 158: Telegram 159-160: Race Results 161-164: Regatta Commitee minutes with exhibits 165-166: Race Results 167: Protest 168-170: Race Results 171: Notice of Annual Meeting 1924 172: Protest 173-177: Log of Northeast Harbor Fleet August 22-24, 1924 178-182: Race Results 183: Newspaper Clipping 184-186: Race Results 187-190: Race Instructions 191-192: Bar Harbor Yacht Club Racing Rules 192-198: Race Results 199: Executive Committee minutes 200-207: 1924 Annual Meeting minutes 208-209: Secretary report 210: Folded paper with “Membership list Oct. 1924” written on outside 211: Envelop with “Treasurer’s Temporary Report Feb. 17th 1925” written on it 212-213: List of Members October 1st, 1924 214: Letter from the Treasurer 215-216: Letter to Edward Madeira 217-219: Letter from J. L. Grant with newspaper clippings 219: Announcement of Commodore Hayward’s death 220: Sympathy note related to Commodore Hayward’s death 221-230: Correspondence and votes from Executive Committee to nominate and elect Edward Madeira as Commodore and Frederic Spedden as Vice Commodore 230: Announcement of George Davenport Hayward Memorial Trophy 231-232: Letter from Madeira to Executive Committee 233-235: Announcement - 1925 236-237: Newspaper clippings 238: 1925 Schedule of Events 239: Notice 240-251: 1925 Racing Instructions 252-254: Minutes of Executive Committee 255: Invitation to the Seal Harbor Yacht Club 256-259: Letters announcing the Annual Cruise and Hayward Cup race 260: Annual Meeting announcement 261-264: Annual Meeting minutes 265-266: Executive Committee minutes 267-270: Letters to members regarding clubhouse and new yachts 271: Announcement 272: Note to the Secretary regarding death of Richard Harte 273: Newspaper clippings 274-279: Letters to members regarding elections, insignia for yachting caps, Annual Cruise, Election of Reginald C. Robbins 280-283: Letters to members regarding Lloyds Yacht Register; Secretary Jeffrey resignation 284-286: Newspaper clippings 287: Secretary Jeffrey’s resignation letter 288-290: Article “Many Races Scheduled in New England Waters” [show more] | |||
| 168 | 1926-1931 Logbook |
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Description: 340 pages, including race results, meeting minutes, protests, announcements, racing instructions, and more. 1926-1931 Logbook Table of Contents. 1-2: Cover 3: Handwritten note “June 20, 1926 - “ 4: Newspaper clipping: Yacht Season…comes to an end 5: Envelopes 6: Letter from Commodore regarding Log Books 7: Announcement of Robert Johnson as secretary 8: List of 1926 events 9-11: Preliminary draft of Entry List 12-26: 1926 Racing Instructions 27: Envelopes 28-29: Letter to the Executive Committee regarding proposed bylaws amendments 30: Entry List 1926 31-36: Fifth Annual Cruise circulars, resolutions regarding details of rig, and Seamanship Race 37-41: Notice of Annual Meeting, Notice of election of E.S. Burke, Jr., as Vice Commodore, Notice of Race for Auxiliary Friendship Sloops, Announcement of Appointments. 42-44: Newspaper clipping: “Percival’s Eastern Crew…” 45: Clipping from “Yachting” 46-48: Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting 49-50: Financial Statement 51-54: 1926 Annual Meeting Minutes 55-56: Blank 57-61: Protest 62-63: Seamanship Race Secret Instructions 64: Newspaper clipping: “Close of yachting season…” 65: Blank 66-69: Executive Committee meeting minutes 70-72: Data Letter of New boats “A” and “B” and “O” 73: Blank 74-79: Commodore’s letter of 1927 plans and certification of “A” sailboats 80-82: Executive Committee letter regarding paid secretary and announcement of membership in the North American Yacht Racing Union 83-86: 1927 Seamanship Race Instructions 87-91: Yacht Racing Preparedness 92-110: Racing Instructions 111: Announcement regarding sailing instruction 112: List of Class “O” 15 Footers and Class “S” Herreshoff 21 Footers 113-114: Announcement of Race Committee Class Captains 115-117: Newspaper clippings 118-119: Change of Racing Rules, Rule restricting the use of the spinnaker pole; cruise circulars envelope 120: Newspaper clipping on The Ara wreck 121: Meeting announcement 122: Newspaper clipping 123-125: Annual meeting minutes 126-127: Letter requesting info on yachts 128: Newspaper clipping; handwritten note “1928” 129-135: Report and letter by Edward Madeira, president of Mount Desert Yacht Racing Association 136-138: M.D.Y.R.A. Elimination Races for Sears Cup 139-158: 1928 Racing Instructions 159-165: Changes to the Racing Instructions, and Entry List 1928 166-170: Ocean Schooner Race and Seamanship Race 171-173: Racing Bulletin 174-176: Seventh Annual Cruise 177-178: Notice of Annual meeting 179-180: Hayward Cup Race 181-184: Annual Meeting minutes 185: Blank 186-187: Seaman’s Race 188: Note from secretary: “Book Complete. January 1, 1929” 189-209: 1929 Racing Instructions 210-218: Letters and questionnaire regarding race policies 219-220: Invitation to Winter Harbor Yacht Club 221-223: Changes in Racing Rules 224: Bulletin 225: Southwest Harbor Village Association Race 226-228: Seamanship Races for Boys and Girls 229: Hayward Cup Race 230-231: Eighth Annual Cruise 232: Race Committee announcement 233-234: Seaman’s Race 235-237: Annual Meeting Minutes 238-239: Request for yacht info 240-241: Request for summer plans and contact information 242-245: Seamanship Races for Boys and Girls 246: Southwest Harbor Village Association Race 247-248: Bulletin and notice 249: Tea invitation for after the Hayward Race at Mr. and Mrs. Vance McCormick’s 250: Hayward Cup Race 251-257: Annual Cruise, Seamanship Race, Ocean Race, Seaman’s Race 258-260: Annual Meeting Minutes 1930 261-262: Questionnaire 263: Envelope 248-286: 1931 Racing Instructions 287-288: Notice regarding Johnson as Assistant Treasurer 289-291: Special Meeting minutes 292-303: Seamanship Races for Boys and Girls 1931 304-310: Southwest Harbor Village Association Race 1931 311-320: Race Entry List 1931, Seamanship Race Secret Instructions, Schooner Race, Annual Cruise 321-328: Hayward Cup Race, Race Committee Notice, Letters asking residents to join fleet, Special Cruise notice 329-333: Seamans Race notice, Hayward Cup Race, Special Cruise 334: Notice regarding model yacht for Dr. Milliken 335-340: Annual meeting minutes 1931 [show more] | ||
| 171 | 1942-1959 Annual Meeting Minutes |
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Description: Binder with 216 pages of typed annual meeting minutes from 1942-1959. | ||
| 164 | Far Out Trophy |
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Description: The Far Out Trophy consists of a very tall and heavily ornamented silver vase (2022.03.050.A), with two handles, on a composite wood base (2022.03.050.B). Chased ornament on the vase includes vegetal elements, flowers, leaves, and flowering ivies. A large engraved plaque on the front of the base gives the name of the award, and smaller plaques around the base give the names of the winners. The engraved plaque on the front of the base has an enameled burgee and the text reads: Far Out Pursuit Race Challenge Cup When looking at the front of the trophy, the plaques on the left side read: 2006 Swan 38 Gaylark Kaighn Smith Morris 52 Far Out Hal Kroeger 2007 SP Morris 52 Far Out Hal Kroeger NS Farr 44 Weather Gauge Stockton Smith 2008 SP Morris 52 Far Out Hal Kroeger NS J100 Tern Robert L. Johnstone III 2009 SP Morris 52 Far Out Minturn V. Chace When looking at the front of the trophy, the plaques on the right side read: 2010 SP Morris 52 Far Out Hal A. Kroeger 2011 SP Morris 36 Flying Fish Bryan Colket NSP J100 Flirt Mike Cook 2012 SP Morris 52 Far Out Hal Kroeger 2013 SP Brooklin 47 Lynette Mike Cook When looking at the front of the trophy, the plaques on the opposite (back) side are unengraved, and the top plaque is missing. [show more] | |||
| 17 | The Becton Trophy |
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Description: A silver trophy bowl called the Becton Trophy. Awarded to the winner of the Downeast Race week, Division 1. Engraving across the front reads: The Becton Trophy Down East Race Week Division 1 First Place Cumulative Elapsed Time Three columns on the back have the names of winners. The earliest of these columns reads: 2000 - Firefly - Wilmerding Family 2001 - Pequot - Bevin V. Cherot 2002 - Gannet - Robert Johnstone 2003 - Cybele - David Rockefeller Richard Burns Column Two Reads: 2004 - Cybele - David Rockefeller Richard Burns 2018 - Watermark - Christopher Hopkins 2019 - Ranger - Ken Weg 2020 - Lynnette - Michael Cook The third column reads: 2022 - Cybele - David Rockefeller Richard Burns [show more] | ||||
| 162 | Framed photograph |
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Description: Framed photograph showing a group of people on a dock. The stern of a wooden rowboat is visible to the left, and the stern of a power boat is visible to the right, with the word Lively written on the transom. The photograph is framed with a red frame, and a sticker on the back reads Orren Jack Turner Studios, Princeton, N.J. Writing on the back identifies the boat as Lively Lady (belonging to Ernest M. Hopkins), as well as several individuals including Crawford C. Madeira, Jr. (wearing a white shirt at the far left), Constance B. Madeira (somewhat obscured in the back row), Charles Bradley, and Harry Geyelin. Billy Lippincott (William D'O. Lippincott) stands near the center of the photograph with a pipe in his mouth. This photograph may have been taken during an August Cruise. [show more] | |||
| 160 | Wooden Trestle Table |
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Description: Wooden trestle table with a varnished top. The top shows significant signs of wear, including some graffiti and staining, but has been revarnished. The legs, trestle, and underside of the table are unvarnished. The table top is supported by naturally-formed wooden branches. This is one of two tables in the main area of the Fleet House, both of which are likely part of the original furnishings of the building. The other table is 2022X.02.012. | ||||
| 159 | Wooden Trestle Table |
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Description: Wooden trestle table with a varnished top and legs. The underside of the table top is painted red, but the top is varnished. The top shows significant signs of wear, including some graffiti, but has been revarnished. This is one of two tables in the main area of the Fleet House, both of which are likely part of the original furnishings of the building. The other table is 2022X.02.011. | ||||
| 158 | Upholstered Bench |
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Description: Settee consisting of a varnished wooden base, with two drawers, and an upholstered seat and back. There are two drawers in the base, each of which originally had two drop pulls. This settee now (2023) has one handle (left) on the right drawer and none on the left. The blue upholstery on the seat and back is stained, and the wooden base shows sign of extensive wear. This settee is one of two and these appear in early photographs of the Fleet House. They are likely part of the original furnishings. The other settee is 2022X.02.010 [show more] | ||||
| 70 | Ship's lights used as wall sconces |
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Description: Four ship's lights repurposed as wall sconces in the alcove of the main room in the Fleet House. These are identical to a pair of lights used as ceiling fixtures inside the north door. Two of these lights are painted blue, and two are painted red. When facing the windows, the red lights are closer to the viewer, and the blue lights are closer to the exterior (northern) wall. These lights are accessioned in a clockwise order starting on the left, with the red light (2022X.02.043.A). The blue light at the northwest corner of the alcove is 2022X.02.043.B, the blue light at the northeast corner of the alcove is 2022X.02.043.C, and the right light at the right is 2022X.02.043.D [show more] | ||||
| 156 | The Nicholson Cup |
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Description: Trophy consisting of a glass whale affixed to a wooden base with plaques for inscription. Silver plaques on the front and back of the base contain the information about this prize and its winners. The plaque on the front of the trophy reads: The Downeast Racing Circuit - Nevin Cup The Nicholson Cup Presented by the Nicholson Family to the vessel coming in first with a child under 13 years aboard - 1997 - Otter - Eliza Becton 1998 - Wind Song - Christopher Burrage 1999 - Jubilee - Michael Amato 2000 - Singleness - Lauren Bell & Thomas Symmes The plaque on the back reads: DERW - The Nicholson Cup 2001 - Starlight - Lauren Bell & Thomas Symmes 2002 - Starlight - Lauren Bell & Thomas Symmes 2003 - Adventuress - Russell Long Note: the glue connecting the whale to the base has failed [show more] | |||
| 39 | Henry Thompson Reath Annual Pursuit Race Trophy |
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Description: A silver trophy cup with a flattened top that is wider than the base. The handles are rectangular in shape. Winners names are engraved on silver metal plaques on the sides of the base. This trophy sits on a wooden base (2022X.03.023.B). Winners' names are engraved on silver metal plaques on the sides of the base as follows. __________ 2007 - SP - J/100 - Reiver - Henry Brauer - NS - J/100 - Amelia - Andrew Barrett 2008 - SP - Center Harbor 31 - Astrid - Charles Heimbold - NS - Sabre 22 - Safari - Chip Schutt 2009 - SP - J100 - Reiver - Henry G. Brauer - NSP - J44 - Morning Star - Daniel Bienkowski 2010 - SP - J 100 - Reiver - Henry G. Brauer - NSP - J 42 - Bravo - Tom Babbitt 2011 - SP - Swan 38 - Gaylark - Dr. Kaighn Smith - NSP - Morris 36 - Laney Lu - Mark Kryder 2012 - SP - J 100 - Flirt - Mike Cook - NSP - Morris 52 - Far Out - Hal Kroeger 2013 - Luders 16 - Mary Jane - Wells Bacon 2014 - SP - Luders 16 - Ludicrous - Art Paine - NSP - IOD - Dakota - David Schoeder 2015 - Pisces 21 - Biscuit - Sean Beaulieu 2016 - Luders 16 - Domino - Ned Johnston 2017 - BBY47 - Lynnette - Michael Cook 2018 - Morris 42 - Ranger - Ken Weg 2019 - IMX45 - Cybele - David Rockefeller, Jr. 2020 - Morris 42 - Ranger - Ken Weg 2021 - Taylor 33 - Equipose - Joe Weber [show more] | ||||
| 84 | Membership Trophy |
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Description: A large silver trophy cup (2022X.03.055.A) with engraved and sculpted grape vines around the lip of the trophy, and the tops of the handles. A wooden trophy base for the Membership Trophy (accession 2022X.03.055.B), gives the names of the winners of the Downeast Racing Circuit. The winners of the trophy are engraved on metal plaques on the trophy base. Inscription reads as follows. __________ THE DOWNEAST RACING CIRCUIT SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP TROPHY 1ST PRESENTED BY PATRICK WILMERDING, RACE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 1994 - David Rockefeller 1995 - Mark Cluett 1996 - Nicholson Family 1997 - Amato Family 1998 - Burrage Family 1999 - George Denny 2000 - Henry Becton, Jr. & Russell Duym 2001 - Spencer & Deborah Evans 2002 - John, Jil, & Lauren Bell 2018 - Fleetwing Steve Maderira 2019 - Lynette - Michael Cook 2020 - Ranger - Ken Weg [show more] | ||||
| 67 | Wooden Beaver Sculpture |
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Description: A wooden sculpture of a beaver by Northeast Harbor artist Dan Falt | |||
| 124 | Photograph of Commodore Robert L. Johnstone III |
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Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Robert L. Johnstone III, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 2009-2010. Johnstone is shown wearing a blue blazer, white shirt, and a tie with lighthouses. Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Robert L. Johnstone III Commodore 2009-2010 | |||
| 123 | Photograph of Commodore Schofield Andrews III |
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Description: Framed photograph of Commodore Schofield Andrews III, Commodore of the Northeast Harbor Fleet from 2007-2008. Andrews is shown on board Weather Gauge, a sailboat owned by Stockton N. Smith (seen wearing a pink hat in the background). Schofield Andrews III is also known as Sandy Andrews Photograph is mounted in a blue and red frame, with a brass tag at the bottom reading: Schofield Andrews III Commodore 2007-2008 |
