From collection National Fisherman Collection
LB2012.15.779
"South Bristol, Maine -- Maine workers, generations-trained in the building of wooden ships, are putting together a new marine research trawler for the National Science Foundation. Based in the Antarctic Peninsula area, the craft is especially designed for rough work in frigid waters and heavy weather. The vessel, only one of her kind, is being fabricatred as would a piece of fine furniture . . .a worker planes the oak frames preparatory to the fastening of 3 & 1/4-inch thick Maine white oak planking/ Wed., April 5/ Charles G. H. Evans ... Department of Economic Development, Augusta, Maine." [no NF ref.]
