Yarmouth, Maine, Shipyard in 1865

Yarmouth, Maine, Shipyard in 1865

Yarmouth, Maine, Shipyard in 1864. Vessel on left nearly ready for masts and rigging is Ship EL DORADO, nearly complete vessel on ways at right is Ship DETROIT #2. Schooner-2 in foreground is identified by Claes as Ship MARGARET. There were several schooners Margaret at that time, including 2 from Maine and 1 from Yarmouth, Mass. Note: 2 copies, one caption on photo says 1865, the other 1864. Both ships have build dates of 1864