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159Wooden Trestle Table
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
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.
160Wooden Trestle Table
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
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.
91Wooden Staircase
  • 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.
148Wooden plaque commemorating 2004 visit of Eastern Yacht Club
  • Object, Art, Decorative Plaque
  • Events, Yacht Racing
  • 2004
Description:
Plaque made of varnished wood commemorating the 2004 visit of E.Y.C. (Eastern Yacht Club) to Northeast Harbor. The plaque has the burgee of the Eastern Yacht Club at the left, and the Northeast Harbor Fleet at the right. Written between these burgees, in gold lettering, is: LAT - 44˚ 29' 40" LON - 68˚ 29' 30" 2004
5Wooden plaque, Arms of Bermuda
  • Object, Art, Decorative Plaque
  • Places, Island
Description:
Mahogany plaque with applied elements, one of which displays the coat of arms of the island of Bermuda, and the other mimics a gold ribbon upon which "Arms Bermuda" is painted. The arms of Bermuda shows a red lion holding a shield upon which is a depiction of a wrecked ship.
4Wooden Plaque
  • Object, Plaque, Commemorative Plaque
  • People
  • 1946
Description:
Wooden plaque with carved inscription commemorating the the completion of the new headquarters of the Northeast Harbor Fleet. Carved inscription reads: These headquarters were given to The Northeast Harbor Fleet by Commodore Harry G. Haskell and Harry G. Haskell Jr. August 31, 1946
6Wooden Plaque
  • Object, Plaque, Commemorative Plaque
  • Places, Yacht Club
  • 1981
Description:
Oval plaque commemorating the 1981 visit of the New York Yacht Club Squadron. Plaque appears to be mahogany with painted decoration and varnish. Painted decoration shows the burgees of the of the New York Yacht Club (on the right) and the Northeast Harbor Fleet (on the left). Written on the bottom of the plaque is: New York Yacht Club Squadron Visit 1981
67Wooden Beaver Sculpture
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
  • Falt - Dan Falt
Description:
A wooden sculpture of a beaver by Northeast Harbor artist Dan Falt
66Wooden Bear Cub Sculpture
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
  • 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.
144Wini Smart print, "The Fleet"
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Organizations, Social, Sailing Club
  • SMART - Wini Smart
  • 1992
Description:
Print of Wini Smart watercolor called "The Fleet" in a pale blue frame. The print is labeled in the lower left, and signed in the lower right. Is is number 15 out of 100, noted in the lower right.
15Varnished Door
  • Object, Door Element, Door, Boat Door
Description:
Varnished door, appearing to have originated on a boat, with a porthole in the upper section. The center part of the door is a different wood, and it seems that the outer frame was added to enlarge the door when it was installed in the Fleet House. As of May 2023, the origins of this door are unknown
157Upholstered Settee
  • Object, Furnishings, Ladder
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 2 handles 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.02.009 [show more]
158Upholstered Bench
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving
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]
18Thomas S. Gates III Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • 1986
Description:
A silver bowl called the Thomas S. Gates III Trophy. Awarded to the winners of the August Cruise, First Days run for the International Class of races.
82The Taormina Cup
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Tiffany
  • 1904 - 1939
Description:
The Taormina Cup is a a large silver trophy dating from 1904 that has been repurposed. The trophy is elaborately engraved and chased with many decorative elements, and the handles are mermaids holding up laurel wreaths. The cup sits on a wooden base (2022X.03.053.B ) with two tiers. Each tier has a silver bands engraved with the names of winners names. Inscription reads as follows. __________ INTERNATIONAL CLASS AUGUST SERIES 1940 - Silver Spray - Harry G. Haskell Jr. 1941 - Donabu - ODonnell Iselin 1942 - Tsana - James G. Ducey 1943 - Tsana - James G. Ducey 1944 - Tsana - James G. Ducey 1945 - Tsana - James G. Ducey 1946 - Bobern - Ernest Kanzler 1947 - Little Scamp - Stuart S Janney Jr. 1948 - Santee - James G. Ducey 1949 - Santee - James G. Ducey 1950 - Acadia II - Mrs. Wiliam F. Cochran Jr. 1951 - Santee - James G. Ducey 1952 - Santee - James G. Ducey 1953 - Santee - James G. Ducey 1954 - Santee - James G. Ducey 1955 - Little Scamp - Sheila Janney 1956 - Firefly - James G. Ducey 1957 - Sajamore [sic.] - Edward W. Madeira Jr. 1958 - Santee - James G. Ducey 1959 - Sagamore - Edward W. Madeira Jr. 1960 - Sagamore - Edward W. Madeira Jr. 1961{Santee - James L. McCabe {Silver Spray - Melville T. Hodder 1962 - Auriga - Harry R. Madeira 1963 - Maine Star - David Rockefeller, Jr. 1964 - Red Wing - James L. McCabe 1965 - Maine Star - David Rockefeller, Jr. 1966 - Auriga - Norris Strawbridge 1967 - Moewe - Charles L. Ill 1968 - Moewe - Edward S. Madeira, Jr. 1969 - Auriga - Harry R. Madeira, Jr. 1970 - Firefly - Dr. Joseph L. Grant 1971 - Firefly - Dr. Joseph L. Grant 1972 - Firefly - Dr. Joseph L. Grant 1973 - Sjoskal - Dr. Wayne W. Wibby 1974 - Auriga - Harry R. Madeira, Jr. 1975 - Auriga - Harry R. Madeira, Jr. 1976 - Auriga - Stephen T. Madeira 1977 - Sjøskål - Dr. Wayne W. Wibby 1978 - Sjøskål - Dr. Wayne W. Wibby 1979 - The Sting - Dr. Wayne W. Wibby 1980 - Seahawk - Dr. Wayne W. Wibby 1981 - Seahawk - Dr. Wayne W. Wibby 1982 - Auriga - Charles - Harry R. Madeira, Jr. [show more]
42The Northeast Harbor Fleet International Class Single Handed Race Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • 1985 - Present
Description:
A silver trophy cup with two handles awarded to the winners of the international class, single-handed race. There are leaves engraved around the trophy. The names of the winners are engraved on the back. Inscription reads as follows. __________ THE NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET INTERNATIONAL CLASS SINGLE HANDED RACE 1985 - Sydney Roberst Rockelfeller 1986 - Dr. Wayne W. Wibby - Seahawk 1987 - John T. Roberts, Jr. - Woodie 1988 - Dr. Wayne W. Wibby - Seahawk 1989 - Jock Kohlhas - Spice 1990 - Jock Kohlhas - Runner 1991 - Jock Kohlhas - Runner 1992 - Jock Kohlhas - Runner 1993 - John C. Henry, Jr. - Jack Rabbit 1994 - John T. Roberts, Jr. - Woodie 1995 - William F. Dowling - Mischief 1996 - July - William F. Dowling - Mischief 1996 - August - William F. Dowling - Mischief 1997 - John T. Roberts, Jr. - Woodie 1998 - July - John C. Henry, Jr. - Gambler 1999 - August - William F. Dowling - Mischief [show more]
156The Nicholson Cup
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Events, Yacht Racing
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]
137The Loving Cup
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Description:
The Loving Cup was awarded to the first-place winners of the Lover's Race. The cup itself is a repurposed ceramic chamber pot. The chamber pot has a white body, green vegetal motifs, and a handle. Written in red and blue paint, and black marker, on top of the glaze, are the names of the winners of the race. A Fleet burgee is painted on the inside of the cup, at the bottom. Writing on the outside of the cup reads: NORTHEAST HARBOR FLEET LOVING CUP 1ST PLACE LOVER’S RACE Writing on the inside of the cup reads: xxxx - Mr. + Mrs. Charles L. Ill - Larus xxxx - Mr. + Mrs. Charles L. Ill - Frenchy 1969 - Mr. + Mrs Alan McIlhenny - XV 1970 - Mr. + Mrs. Charles L. Ill - Frenchy 1971 - Mr. + Mrs Alan McIlhenny - XV 1972 - Mr. + Mrs. David Rockefeller Jr Bat III 1973 - Mr. + Mrs. David Rockefeller Jr. Bat III 1974 - Mrs Rodman E. Thompson Jr. + Mr. F. E. Peabody - Boat 1975 - Mr. + Mrs Alan McIlhenny - XV 1976 - Mrs A. C. Gilkes Mr J. C. Henry - Alondra 1977 - Mr + Mrs Minturn V. Chace - Arcturus 1978 - Mr + Mrs Minturn V. Chace - Eve 1979 - Mr + Mrs Shepard [Ha]rris - New Penn[?] 1980 - Mr. + Mrs Alan McIlhenny - XV 1981 - Mrs Rodman E. Thompson Jr. Minturn V. Chace - Boat 1982 - Mr. + Mrs Alan McIlhenny - XV 1983 - Mrs. R. Cobb [Mr.] J. C. Henry - Fox [show more]
92The Kevin P. Mahaney Award
  • Object, Award, Award Plaque
Description:
A framed award, hung on the wall of the Fleet House, that consists of a print of the Clipper Ship "Young America" and a description of the award, with winners. Beneath the description of the award is a circular patch of the Northeast Harbor Fleet burgee. The text of the award reads as follows: The Keven P. Mahaney Award Presented by the Northeast Harbor Fleet to those of its members, who like Kevin have contributed significantly to the sport of yachting in other venues. At the far left is a list of winners: Kevin P. Mahaney - 1994 John Marshall - 1994 E. Newbold Smith - 1995 David Rockefeller, Jr - 1997 Kaighn Smith - 1998 Thomas T. Brown - 2001 [show more]
88The J-Boats Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • 1998 - Present
Description:
A half-model trophy called the J-Boats Trophy, awarded to the winners of the DownEast Race Weel Division I Corrected Time. The names of winners are engraved on metal plaques glued to the wood. Inscription reads as follows. __________ THE J-BOATS TROPHY Perpetual Trophy Down East Race Week Division I Corrected Time Winner - Pequot, Hinckley 44 - Bevin V. Cherot - 1998 - Madcap, Debroth 38 - Nathan Priester, Adam Seamans - 1999 - Firefly, Morris 454 - 2000 - Wilmerding Family - Weather Guage, Farr 44 - 2001 - Stockton N. Smith - Gannet, J/120 - 2002 - Robert Johnstone - Cybelle, IMX 45 - 2003 - Burnes-Rockefeller [2004 plaque missing] - Weather Guage, Farr 44 - 2005 - Stockton N. Smith - Watermark, Sou’wester 43 - 2018 - Chris Hopkins & Drew Hopkins - Ranger, Morris 42 - 2019 - Ken Weg - Lynnette, BBY 47 - 2020 - Michael Cook Handwritten note taped to trophy: - Cybele, IMX 45 - 2022 - Burns-Rockefeller A sticker on the back of the board reads: The Scale Model Co. 1905 Poplar Ridge Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122 301-255-8004 [show more]
37The Jack Bingham Memorial Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • S. Kirk & Son.
  • 1953 - 1993
Description:
A silver trophy plate with the August Luders and J-24 Classes of race winner engraved on it. Inscription reads as follows. __________ Jack Bingham Memorial Trophy Lunders Class August Series 1953 - Chinquapin - Gordaon H. Shaw 1954 - Sweet Sixteen - Alan McIlhenny, Paul Thompson 1955 - Bat - M. C. Kennedy Jr. 1956 - Trigla - Lodowick F. Crofoot 3rd 1957 - Bat - Alexander S. Kennedy 1958 - Decoy - James L. McCabe 1959 - Shooting Star - David Rockefeller Jr. 1960 - Amphritrite III - John A. Pulvermann Jr. 1961 - Woodwind - Mauton B. Metcalf III 1962 - Westward Ho - Frederick K. Tompkins 1963 - Sea Wolf - Timothy Jackson 1964 - Andvari - Nathaniel T. & John B. Reece, Jr. 1965 - Amphritrite III - John A. Pulvermann, Jr. 1966 - Andante - Marion Madeira 1967 - Chinquapin - Mrs. F. C. Zirinkilton 1968 - Chinquapin - Mrs. F. C. Zirinkilton 1969 - Quiver - Henry T. Reath 1971 - Chinquapin - Mrs. F. C. Zirinkilton, F. C. Zirinkilton, Jr. [1972 - no entry] 1973 - Chinquapin - Mrs. F. C. Zirinkilton 1974 - Andvari - J. Brooks Reece, Jr. 1975 - Weetamoe - John W. Danforth 1976 - Andvari - J. Brooks Reece, Jr. J-24 Class August Series 1984 - Extreme Green - Thomas T. Brown 1985 - B J - Thomas T. Brown 1986 - Owaissa - Alan McIlhenny, Jr. 1987 - Excess - Mia Thompson 1988 - Touch of Grey - Mia Thompson-Brown [1989 - no entry] 1990 - Excess - Mia Thompson-Brown 1991 - Touch of Grey - Robert M. Brown 1992 - Local Talent - Thomas T. Brown 1993 - Local Talent - Thomas T. Brown [show more]
12The Fenton Challenge Cup
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Events, Yacht Racing
  • Revere
  • 1959
Description:
Silver trophy bowl. It appears this trophy was reused in later years. Around the back are the list of the winners of this trophy. Inscription reads as follows. __________ The Fenton Challenge Cup PRESENTED BY THE BOATHOUSE SORRENTO YACHT CLUB 1959 1960 Bar Harbor Yacht Club 1961 Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club 1984 Red Baron - William W. Smith 1985 - Cowabunga - Julia O. Thompson 1988 - Fox - J. Campbell Henry 1988 - Evermore - Laura K.S. Welles 1990 - Fox - J. Campbell Henry 1991 - Shanti - Anne A. Mazlish 1992 - Magic - Bradley C. Madeira 1993 - Magic - Bradley C. Madeira 1994 - E. Amory Loring 1995 - E. Amory Loring 1996 - Stockton Smith 1997 - Bandit - Gardner Loring 1998 - Toby Elliman 2000 - Resolute - Sarah N. Coffin 2001 - Slingshot - Elizabeth & Henry Brauer 2002- Eve - Parker Brown Stamped on the bottom of the trophy it reads: Sterling Reproduction Paul Revere. [show more]
59The Captains' Award
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
Description:
A two plaque trophy containing the names of those who have won the Captains' Award for the Rowing Class. The names of winners are engraved on metal plates screwed into the wood. The first plaque (2022X.03.031.A) consists of a varnished mahogany with 20 brass plaques. The second plaque (2022X.03.031.B) consists of a varnished mahogany board with space for 48 brass plaques. Inscription on both reads as follows. __________ CAPTAIN’S AWARD ROWING CLASS 1979 ~ Elizabeth Train 1980 ~ John W. Gorham 1981 ~ Sarah L. Grew 1982 ~ Andres Valenzuela-Tyson 1983 ~ Benjamin C. Moore 1984 ~ Melissa Grassi 1985 ~ Lance Davis 1986 ~ Allen Clare Elkins 1987 ~ Philip Ellis 1988 ~ Hugh Lippincott 1989 ~ Charlotte Grassi 1990 July ~ Sarah N. Coffin August ~ Hannah W. Burt 1991 July ~ Ned Sears August ~ Helen Grassi 1992 July ~ Nicholas Sage August ~ Augie Valenzuela-Tyson 1993 July ~ Phoebe Andrews August ~ Laura Strassgoetl 1994 July ~ Fritz Van Der Grift August ~ Alec Smith 1995 July ~ Doug Compton August ~ Pippa Klipstein 1996 July ~ John Bienkowski August ~ Annie Madeira 1997 July ~ Lucas Milliken August ~ Noah Goldberg 1998 July ~ Marina Michelson August ~ Christopher Hohler second plaque 1999 July ~ Elizabeth Brauer August ~ Philip DeNormandie 2000 July ~ Nina Jones August ~ Carson M. Crain 2001 July ~ Katherine Bienkowski August ~ Alexandra Clark 2002 July ~ Smantha Kent August ~ Emily Carey 2003 July ~ Charley Dickey August ~ Alic Cromwell 2004 July ~ Sasha Jones August ~ Ellie Neilson 2005 July ~ Ellie Neilson August ~ Howard Johnson 2006 July ~ Tucker Boynton August ~ Parsons Mellon 2007 July ~ Ava Du Pont August ~ Hale Murch 2008 July ~ Jasper Schutt August ~ Ryder Henry 2009 July ~ Cordelia Scott August ~ Tally Jervis 2010 July ~ Olivia Mundy August ~ Campbell Herrington 2011 July ~ Joey Kennedy August ~ Wally Capen 2012 July ~ Oliver Scott August ~ Marina Steinle 2013 July ~ Alejandro Villa Bass August ~ Teddy Madara 2014 July ~ Louisa Haskell August ~ Penelope Brown 2015 July ~ William Henry August ~ Henry Haskell 2016 July ~ Niva Mitchell August ~ Scarlett Hawkins 2017 July ~ Otto Smith August ~ Coco Shepherd 2018 July ~ Eloise Schiff August ~ Gracyn Smith [show more]
134The Burton Gray Memorial Trophy - Labor Day Series
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • Events, Yacht Racing
Description:
The Burton Gray Memorial Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Labor Day Series. It consists of a silver trophy and a wooden base, around which is a silver ring. The names of the winners are engraved on the silver ring. Inscription reads as follows. __________ THE BURTON GRAY MEMORIAL TROPHY LABOR DAY SERIES (winner names are on base)
17The Becton Trophy
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
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]