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Description
The schooner Henrietta Frances docked at Union Wharf, by the offices of D.L. Fernald & Co. Built in 1883, the Henrietta Frances was a fishing vessel owned by fish inspector David L. Fernald (1830-1903).
This photograph appeared in an album that Portland civil engineer William S. Edwards compiled. His colleague, George N. Fernald, was the son of the fish inspector. Written beneath the image is “Sch Henrietta Frances, Union Wharf. Apr 9, 1887.”
Written beneath the image is “Sch Henrietta Frances, Union Wharf. Apr 9, 1887.”
About This Item
- Title: Schooner "Henrietta Frances" at Union Wharf, Portland, 1887
- Creator: William S. Edwards
- Creation Date: 1887-04-09
- Subject Date: 1887-04-09
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11.4 cm x 18.4 cm
- Collection: Edwards Album
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Fisheries--Maine--History
- Fishing boats--Maine--History
- Fishing boats--Maine--Photographs
- Historic buildings--Maine--Portland
- Piers and wharves--Maine--Portland
- Union Wharf (Portland, Me.)--Photographs
People
Other Keywords
- Fish Commissioner
- fish inspectors
- fish packers
- George N Fernald
- Henrietta Frances (ship)
- Schooner
- Union Wharf
- waterfront
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City of Portland - Planning & Development389 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 756-8023
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