"Sunbeam II" passengers watching Norwegian vessel "Toronto" deliver sailboats, Bear Island, 1938

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Passengers aboard the "Sunbeam II" watching the Norwegian vessel "Toronto" deliver International One Design sailboats, Cranberry Isles, 1938

On May 6, 1938, a large group of passengers aboard the Sunbeam IIgathered to watch the Norwegian ship SS TORONTO deliver the International design sailboats to the Northeast Harbor Fleet off Bear Island. The Internationals were adopted by top racers and fleets were established in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and Northeast Harbor, Maine.

Maine Seacoast Mission has been a trusted friend along the Maine coast since 1905. Rooted in a history of compassionate service and mutual trust, the Mission seeks to strengthen coastal and island communities by educating youth, supporting families, and promoting good health.

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  • Title: "Sunbeam II" passengers watching Norwegian vessel "Toronto" deliver sailboats, Bear Island, 1938
  • Creator: W. H. Ballard
  • Creation Date: 1938-05-06
  • Subject Date: 1938-05-06
  • Location: Northeast Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm
  • Local Code: Archive Bookcase 1- Boats of the Mission
  • Object Type: Image

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