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 man on the tractor may have been Kenneth E. Billings (1915-2002) of Billings & Hamblen Construction. The vessel may be the "Carolyn J." built for Arnold Jenks and launched in the spring of 1962.
Description: The man on the tractor may have been Kenneth E. Billings (1915-2002) of Billings & Hamblen Construction. The vessel may be the "Carolyn J." built for Arnold Jenks and launched in the spring of 1962.
Little Island is visible behind the sinking vessel. The photograph was taken from the area of the Addison / Stinson packing plant wharf at 11 Apple Lane.
Description: Little Island is visible behind the sinking vessel. The photograph was taken from the area of the Addison / Stinson packing plant wharf at 11 Apple Lane.
Little Island is visible behind the sinking vessel. The photograph was taken from the area of the Addison / Stinson packing plant wharf at 11 Apple Lane.
Description: Little Island is visible behind the sinking vessel. The photograph was taken from the area of the Addison / Stinson packing plant wharf at 11 Apple Lane.