From collection National Fisherman Collection
LB2012.15.4822
Lobster boat ALLISON E. on cradle, ready for launching. "The Lelanson Boat Yard of Ipswich, Mass., has just completed two new lobsterboats. Shown here is one, the 40' ALLISON E. Owned by Thom West of Cape Porpoise, Me., the fisherman intends to use the vessel for lobstering and later rig her out for dragging." [ref. NF 09/1978, p. 51]