From collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Paul Stubing Ballard Print Collection
Clark's Cove, Southwest Harbor
Paul Stubing said that this is a photograph of Clark's Cove in Southwest Harbor. Lobster boats would be to left. Beals and Coast Guard to the far right . not visible. There are four large fishing boats in this cove. The "Jacquelyn", "Grace M. Cribby", "Chester T. Marshall" and "Sandra & Jean" (Rockland). To the right of the photograph is a float with rowboats. According to James Warren's book, "Maine Sardine Industry History 1875.2000", the "Jacquelin" was built at Bernard, Maine, in 1944. Her length was 43.3 ft., depth 6.1 ft., gross ton 20 and net ton 8. She was affiliated with North Atlantic Packing Co. in Bar Harbor. For details on the "Chester T. Marshall" refer to 007.19.130. Ralph Stanley said that the "Sandra & Jean" is being built at Southwest Harbor. The top of her is being added at the dock. The "Chester T. Marshall" and the "Grace M. Cribby" are both wet.well lobster smacks.
