Dories loaded with herring beached in harbor

From collection Ed Coffin Collection

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

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LB2013.21.431
City/Town:
Matinicus Isle 
State/Province:
Maine