Northeast Harbor, Maine in August, 1952. Vessel with dark bow and dark jib is sloop YOUNG AMERICAN,

Northeast Harbor, Maine in August, 1952. Vessel with dark bow and dark jib is sloop YOUNG AMERICAN,

Northeast Harbor, Maine in August, 1952. Vessel with dark bow and dark jib is sloop YOUNG AMERICAN, Coffin notes that he assisted Vernon Tabbutt of Thomaston in the build. On-line copy of 10/03/1951 Lewiston Evening Journal describes boat as 28 foot Chesapeake Bateau, with many fine carvings and blue sails.