Schooner-5 WASHINGTON B. THOMAS just after launch from the Washburn Bros. Shipyard, Thomaston, Maine in 1903

Schooner-5 WASHINGTON B. THOMAS just after launch from the Washburn Bros. Shipyard, Thomaston, Maine in 1903

Schooner-5 WASHINGTON B. THOMAS near reefs off Portland Head Light in 1903 note: from series of 6 photos - LB2013.21.788 - 793 note: Claes dates this as 1904 - not possible. Vessel lost 2 months after launch after dragging anchor in gale off Portland (this photo?) and wrecking on Stratton Island off Old Orchard Beach