Collection of photographs recording the arrival of the International One Design sailboats
Identifier:
163 
Title:
Collection of photographs recording the arrival of the International One Design sailboats
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Description:
Collection of 27 photographs, accompanied by two letters and a manila envelope. The photographs document the arrival of the freighter Toronto in the Great Harbor, and the subsequent launching of the International One Design (International Class) sailboats in May 1938. These photographs were likely taken by Robert E. Peabody, of Peabody & Lane, the shipping firm that served as the American agents for the Toronto (the freighter that delivered the boats).
Most of these photographs are printed on matte paper with a slightly pebbled texture, but some are glossy and appear to be copy prints made from the negatives used for the matte photographs.
A full inventory of this collection follows:
2023.02.001 - Manila envelope used by Minot K. Milliken to send the photographs to Fred Towers, postmarked January 31, 1985
2023.02.002 - Letter from Minot K. Milliken to Fred Towers, dated January 30, 1985
2023.02.003 - Letter from Cora Peabody Emlen to Minot Milliken, dated January 23, 1985 that accompanied the photographs when they were sent to Milliken. Emlen mentions these photographs had been "Bob Peabody's possessions" and that "His shipping firm of Peabody + Lane were the agents for the Norwegian freighter that brought over the boats..." She adds: "I hope these will add to some nostalgic collection - if not yet historic - and will be enjoyed by some owners of these boats."
[Note: both Milliken and Emlen mention the Western Way, but the photographs show the Toronto coming through the Eastern Way.]
2023.02.004 - Freighter Toronto off Seal Harbor, evergreen tree to right
2023.02.004a [not photographed] - glossy copy of .004
2023.02.005 - similar to .004 except freighter is closer to shore, and more of the rocks are visible
2023.02.005a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .005
2023.02.006 - similar to .004, lots of tree to right of photograph, little of rock visible to the left
2023.02.006a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .006
2023.02.007 - Freighter Toronto with East Bunker Ledge beyond, photograph is slightly unfocused
2023.02.007a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .007
2023.02.008 - Freighter Toronto with East Bunker Ledge in background and day marker visible.
2023.02.008a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .008
2023.02.009 - Freighter Toronto passing East Bunker Ledge
2023.02.010 - Freighter Toronto at anchor, powerboats visible in the foreground - photograph is slightly out of focus
2023.02.010a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .010
2023.02.011 - Photograph taken on board Toronto, with covered sailboats visible in the foreground
2023.02.012 - International One Design sailboat being lifted out of hold of freighter Toronto
2023.02.012a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .012
2023.02.013 - International One Design sailboat being lifted out of the hold, at a very steep angle. Two men are visible in the cockpit
2023.02.013a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .013
2023.02.014 - International One Design being lifted, seen from the stern. A man stands with his legs spread across the cockpit, and Bear Island is visible in the background. Boat name may read THE SWELL, but the photograph is slightly blurry and therefore the name is hard to read. This photograph is glossy, like other copies included in this set. No matte copy of this photograph exists.
2023.02.015 - Looking from the deck of Toronto toward Northeast Harbor, with three covered sailboats visible on the deck. Another sailboat is being lowered into the water, its stern facing the camera. Two powerboats are visible nearby.
2023.02.015a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .015
2023.02.016 - Similar view to .015, but boat is swung slightly and entire sheer is visible. Photograph is slightly out of focus.
2023.02.016a [not photographed] glossy copy of .016
2023.02.017 - Dark-hulled International One Design, with its bow facing the camera. Four powerboats are visible beyond, with the cabin cruiser Josephine visible to the left
2023.02.017a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .017
2023.02.018 - Dark-hulled International One Design being lowered from Toronto, spun so most of its sheer is visible. Individuals look on from the rails of Toronto.
2023.02.019 - Photograph of dark-hulled International One Design taken from the rails of Toronto, with its stern facing the camera. A dragger is visible in the water below.
Most of these photographs are printed on matte paper with a slightly pebbled texture, but some are glossy and appear to be copy prints made from the negatives used for the matte photographs.
A full inventory of this collection follows:
2023.02.001 - Manila envelope used by Minot K. Milliken to send the photographs to Fred Towers, postmarked January 31, 1985
2023.02.002 - Letter from Minot K. Milliken to Fred Towers, dated January 30, 1985
2023.02.003 - Letter from Cora Peabody Emlen to Minot Milliken, dated January 23, 1985 that accompanied the photographs when they were sent to Milliken. Emlen mentions these photographs had been "Bob Peabody's possessions" and that "His shipping firm of Peabody + Lane were the agents for the Norwegian freighter that brought over the boats..." She adds: "I hope these will add to some nostalgic collection - if not yet historic - and will be enjoyed by some owners of these boats."
[Note: both Milliken and Emlen mention the Western Way, but the photographs show the Toronto coming through the Eastern Way.]
2023.02.004 - Freighter Toronto off Seal Harbor, evergreen tree to right
2023.02.004a [not photographed] - glossy copy of .004
2023.02.005 - similar to .004 except freighter is closer to shore, and more of the rocks are visible
2023.02.005a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .005
2023.02.006 - similar to .004, lots of tree to right of photograph, little of rock visible to the left
2023.02.006a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .006
2023.02.007 - Freighter Toronto with East Bunker Ledge beyond, photograph is slightly unfocused
2023.02.007a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .007
2023.02.008 - Freighter Toronto with East Bunker Ledge in background and day marker visible.
2023.02.008a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .008
2023.02.009 - Freighter Toronto passing East Bunker Ledge
2023.02.010 - Freighter Toronto at anchor, powerboats visible in the foreground - photograph is slightly out of focus
2023.02.010a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .010
2023.02.011 - Photograph taken on board Toronto, with covered sailboats visible in the foreground
2023.02.012 - International One Design sailboat being lifted out of hold of freighter Toronto
2023.02.012a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .012
2023.02.013 - International One Design sailboat being lifted out of the hold, at a very steep angle. Two men are visible in the cockpit
2023.02.013a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .013
2023.02.014 - International One Design being lifted, seen from the stern. A man stands with his legs spread across the cockpit, and Bear Island is visible in the background. Boat name may read THE SWELL, but the photograph is slightly blurry and therefore the name is hard to read. This photograph is glossy, like other copies included in this set. No matte copy of this photograph exists.
2023.02.015 - Looking from the deck of Toronto toward Northeast Harbor, with three covered sailboats visible on the deck. Another sailboat is being lowered into the water, its stern facing the camera. Two powerboats are visible nearby.
2023.02.015a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .015
2023.02.016 - Similar view to .015, but boat is swung slightly and entire sheer is visible. Photograph is slightly out of focus.
2023.02.016a [not photographed] glossy copy of .016
2023.02.017 - Dark-hulled International One Design, with its bow facing the camera. Four powerboats are visible beyond, with the cabin cruiser Josephine visible to the left
2023.02.017a - [not photographed] glossy copy of .017
2023.02.018 - Dark-hulled International One Design being lowered from Toronto, spun so most of its sheer is visible. Individuals look on from the rails of Toronto.
2023.02.019 - Photograph of dark-hulled International One Design taken from the rails of Toronto, with its stern facing the camera. A dragger is visible in the water below.
Creator:
Robert E. Peabody (?)
Date:
1938
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Accession #:
2023.01.002 - .019
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Citation
Robert E. Peabody (?), “Collection of photographs recording the arrival of the International One Design sailboats,” Northeast Harbor Fleet, accessed November 21, 2024, https://nehfleet.digitalarchive.us/items/show/165.Item 163