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75Northeast Harbor Fleet Seamanship Trophy
  • Object, Award, Award Plaque
Northeast Harbor Fleet Seamanship Trophy
Item:
  • 75   
Type:
  • Object, Award, Award Plaque
Description:
An award consisting of three wooden plaques containing the names of those who have received this award in recognition of their seamanship skills. The award was given in in memory of Frederic C. Towers, Jr. The first plaque (2022X.03.048A) consists of a mahogany board, upon which a brass plaque at the top gives the name. Below, 21 brass plaques contain the winners of this award between 1979 and 2000. The second plaque (2022X.03.048.B) consists of a mahogany board with XXX brass plaques, each of which is engraved with the names of winners. The third plaque (2022X.03.048.C)consists of a mahogany board with 12 brass plaques, each of which is engraved with the names of winners. The names of the winners are engraved on metal plates on the plaque. [show more]
63Pair of ship's lights
  • Object, Furnishings, Lighting Fixture
Pair of ship's lights
Item:
  • 63   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Lighting Fixture
Description:
A pair of ship's lights, one painted red and the other painted blue, repurposed as ceiling lights inside the north door of the Fleet House. The red light is accession 2022X.02.035.A, and the blue light is 2022X.02.035.B Similar lights are installed under the cabinets in the alcove
91Wooden Staircase
  • Object, Staircase
Wooden Staircase
Item:
  • 91   
Type:
  • Object, Staircase
Description:
A steep, curved, wooden staircase that leads to the southern loft. Its origins are unknown, but it appears to have originally been used on a boat.
50International One Design Class Sportsmanship Award
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Nambe
International One Design Class Sportsmanship Award
Item:
  • 50   
Type:
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Creator:
  • Nambe
Description:
A oval-shaped Nambe-alloy trophy bowl with thick walls, no inscription on the bowl itself. Bottom stamped: nambe 5698, (c)1989. The bowl sits on a wooden base (2022X.03.017.B) with an engraved metal plate that wraps around half of it. Inscription reads as follows. __________ Northeast Harbor Fleet International One Design Class Sportsmanship Award
138Northeast Harbor Bowl
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Northeast Harbor Bowl
Item:
  • 138   
Type:
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Subject:
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Description:
The Northeast Harbor Bowl appears to be a repurposed chamberpot manufactured by Royal China International. Writing on top of the glaze is now hard to read, but a transcription follows: Northeast Harbor Bowl A Permanent Challenge [illegible] Racing Luders Class (hand-written in black marker on the ceramic glaze) Won By 1958 - Kennedy, Kennedy & Crofoot 1960 - [Illegible] On bottom Presented to Northeast Harbor Fleet. By Henry T. Reath August 1958 On the bottom one can also see the stamp of Royal China International, the copy that made the chamber pot [show more]
136John W. Danforth, M.D. Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Events, Yacht Racing
John W. Danforth, M.D. Trophy
Item:
  • 136   
Type:
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Subject:
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Description:
The John W. Danforth, M.D. Trophy is a silver bowl that sits on a separate wooden base Engraving on the bowl reads: Southwest Harbor Fleet John W. Danforth, M.B. 1952 - 1992 Luders - August Series 2003 - Waldron/Haskins 2004 - Waldron/Haskins 2005 - Waldron/Haskins 2006 - Arthur B. Davis 2007 - Arthur B. Davis 2008 - Arthur B. Davis 2009 - Ned Johnstone 2010 - Ned Johnstone 2011 - Ned Johnstone 2012 - Ned Johnstone
80Lantern
  • Object, Water Transporation, Ship's Lantern
Lantern
Item:
  • 80   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Ship's Lantern
Description:
A large, iron, ships lantern that hangs from the ceiling of the Fleet House as a light source.
65Carved Wooden Eagle
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
Carved Wooden Eagle
Item:
  • 65   
Type:
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
Description:
A large wooden eagle with a banner of the US flag wrapping around it. This large carving appears to have come from a larger ship, but its history is currently (2022) unknown.
77Framed set of four black and white photos
  • Image, Photograph
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Framed set of four black and white photos
Item:
  • 77   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Description:
A framed set of four photographs showing various scenes relating to the history of the Northeast Harbor Fleet. From top left, and going clockwise, the photos show: The Northeast Harbor Fleet House from the lawn The Northeast Harbor Fleet House and docks from South Shore Road Rigging a Northeast Harbor A Boat A Northeast Harbor A Boat grounded out alongside the pier
25Eagle Challenge Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Eagle Challenge Trophy
Item:
  • 25   
Type:
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Description:
A trophy awarded to the winner of The Eagle Challenge; a competition among those International One Design skippers in the first half of the August Series. The trophy has a wooden base that appears to have been created with a section of a mast, surmounted by a bronze colored bald eagle with spread wings. A metal plaque in screwed onto the front.Inscription reads as follows. __________ INTERNATIONAL ONE DESIGN The Eagle Challenge WINNER 1st Half of August Series Plaque on back reads as follows 2015 - Caribou - David Rockefeller, Jr. 2016 - Caribou - David Rockefeller, Jr. 2017 - Gambler - John C. Henry, Jr. 2018 - Caribou - David Rockefeller, Jr. 2019 - Gambler - John C. Henry, Jr. 2020 - Gambler - John C. Henry, Jr. 2021 - Silvery Spray - Peter Ill Dedicated in memory of SANDRO VITELLI [show more]
48International One Design Overall Summer Champion trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Nambe
International One Design Overall Summer Champion trophy
Item:
  • 48   
Type:
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Creator:
  • Nambe
Description:
A Nambe alloy trophy cup that is tilted to one side, with names of winners engraved on it. Comes with a separate base. Stamped on bottom: nambe 648. The base (accession 2022X.03.018.B) is a wooden cylinder with a metal engraved plate wrapped halfway around it. The inscription reads as follows. __________ Northeast Harbor Fleet International One Design Class Over-All Summer Champion
79Painting of Thirty Square Meter Under Sail
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Painting of Thirty Square Meter Under Sail
Item:
  • 79   
Type:
  • Image, Art, Painting
Subject:
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Description:
Painting of a Thirty Square Meter sailboat under sail in front of Bear Island. The clouds are dark grey, and mountains are visible in the distance. The painting is signed W______ Lawrence
74Diorama showing fully rigged Northeast Harbor A Boat and Northeast Harbor B Boat
  • Object, Model, Half Model
Diorama showing fully rigged Northeast Harbor A Boat and Northeast Harbor B Boat
Item:
  • 74   
Type:
  • Object, Model, Half Model
Description:
Diorama showing two gaff-rigged sloops under sail in a glass display case. The sloop on the left has the letter A in the sail, while the sloop on the right has the letter B. These letters refer to the Northeast Harbor A Boat and the Northeast Harbor B Boat. This model was likely created by R. Lindsay Smallidge of Northeast Harbor, but additional research is needed
69Edward Stewart Name Board
  • Object, Insignia Plaque
Edward Stewart Name Board
Item:
  • 69   
Type:
  • Object, Insignia Plaque
Description:
A carved name board for the Edward Stewart. The main body of the board is painted black with gold lettering and carving at the edges. It hangs in front of the north loft in the Fleet House.
38Mounted horn
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Mounted horn
Item:
  • 38   
Type:
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Description:
A bulls horn with metal mounts to allow it to stand upright. This may have been associated with a race, but more research is necessary.
66Wooden Bear Cub Sculpture
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
  • Falt- Dan Falt
Wooden Bear Cub Sculpture
Item:
  • 66   
Type:
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
Creator:
  • Falt- Dan Falt
Description:
A wooden sculpture of a bear cub standing on its hind legs and holding a red and black fish in its front paws.
62Boat Ladder
  • Object, Furnishings, Ladder
Boat Ladder
Item:
  • 62   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Ladder
Description:
A wood and metal ladder that appears to be repurposed from a ship. It is now hung in the Fleet House and gives access to the loft on the north side of the building.