Schooner-4 CARRIE A. COOKSON about to be launched from George A. Gilchrist yard in Rockland, Maine in 1891.

Schooner-4 CARRIE A. COOKSON about to be launched from George A. Gilchrist yard in Rockland, Maine in 1891.

Schooner-4 CARRIE A. COOKSON about to be launched from George A. Gilchrist yard in Rockland, Maine in 1891. This yard was located near the Rockland - Owl's Head town line. Ship is 'dressed' with flags for the event. Vessel was wrecked in Georgia, and then burned in December 1891. notes: Claes and Coffin omitted middle initial A., which is part of the registered name. Reverse of photo has random notes on other Gilchrist built vessels.