Dories loaded with herring beached in harbor

Dories loaded with herring beached in harbor

Dories loaded with herring beached in harbor (note on reverse says 'appears to be Matinicus c-1900'. Wharf behind is piled with lobster traps Fishing Island Matinicus in 1900 was all about fishing, as evidenced by the lobster traps piled on the wharf and the grounded-out dories loaded with herring. Fishing still prevails, but the boats sure have changed. Matinicus, ME