The Sou’wester 34 was originally called the Sout’wester 24. The 24 probably referred to its length at the waterline, not its overall length of 34’. “Sixty-two Sou’wjest 34’s were built, the largest single design auxiliary crusing boat fleet at the time.” — The Hinckley Story (p. 39). Designed and built by Henry R. Hinckley Company
Description: The Sou’wester 34 was originally called the Sout’wester 24. The 24 probably referred to its length at the waterline, not its overall length of 34’. “Sixty-two Sou’wjest 34’s were built, the largest single design auxiliary crusing boat fleet at the time.” — The Hinckley Story (p. 39). Designed and built by Henry R. Hinckley Company
Men standing in front of boat from left to right: Wooster - Ralph E. Wooster (1903-1979) Freeman - Allen E. Freeman, Jr. (1908-2002) Rich – Robert Farnsworth Rich (1915-1981) Rich - Roger Clifton Rich (1913-1996) Rich - Ronald Dean Rich (1913-1997) The three Rich brothers shown in the photograph were sons of boatbuilder Clifton Melbourne Rich.
Description: Men standing in front of boat from left to right: Wooster - Ralph E. Wooster (1903-1979) Freeman - Allen E. Freeman, Jr. (1908-2002) Rich – Robert Farnsworth Rich (1915-1981) Rich - Roger Clifton Rich (1913-1996) Rich - Ronald Dean Rich (1913-1997) The three Rich brothers shown in the photograph were sons of boatbuilder Clifton Melbourne Rich.
Description: Mine Yawls were built for the army during World War II for laying and tending mines. This one could have been either a tow yawl or a mine yawl.
The men are fishing from spray hood boats equipped with hauling arms for their wooden traps. Otter Creek Cove with Cadillac Mountain in background on the left and Dorr Mountain on the right. The map shows the stone causeway in the picture.
Description: The men are fishing from spray hood boats equipped with hauling arms for their wooden traps. Otter Creek Cove with Cadillac Mountain in background on the left and Dorr Mountain on the right. The map shows the stone causeway in the picture.
Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel, Net Fishing Vessel, Dragger
Ballard - Willis Humphreys Ballard (1906-1980)
1942-10-27
Southwest Harbor
168 Clark Point Road
The 60-foot dragger, "Sea Fox" was built at Southwest Boat Corporation in 1942 for Manuel "Manny" Zora from Provincetown, Massachusetts. The model in the photograph was probably built by Raymond Adelbert Bunker.
Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel, Net Fishing Vessel, Dragger
Creator:
Ballard - Willis Humphreys Ballard (1906-1980)
Date:
1942-10-27
Place:
Southwest Harbor
State:
ME
Address:
168 Clark Point Road
Source:
W.H. Ballard Collection
Tags:
object
Description: The 60-foot dragger, "Sea Fox" was built at Southwest Boat Corporation in 1942 for Manuel "Manny" Zora from Provincetown, Massachusetts. The model in the photograph was probably built by Raymond Adelbert Bunker.
Also visible is the William Gilman Parker house and barn on the left and a J.N. Mills Oil Truck. The vehicles are all from the 1930s. This image is thought to be by George W. Corkum.
Description: Also visible is the William Gilman Parker house and barn on the left and a J.N. Mills Oil Truck. The vehicles are all from the 1930s. This image is thought to be by George W. Corkum.