From collection Ed Coffin Collection
Low tide at Calais, Maine on the St. Croix River in 1894.
Low tide at Calais, Maine on the St. Croix River in 1894. Log cribwork forms docking platforms for vessels to help cope with the 20 foot tides. In berth at left is a hermaphadite brig, at right a 2 masted schooner. 2 punts and a dory in foreground. Sign on building at right, flying flag, says 'Hutchins Sailmaker.'