Contributed by Maine Seacoast Mission
Description
The captain of the Sunbeam III, Captain Ralph Frye, was photographed looking toward an unnamed lighthouse. The image is titled "Last Look," and is included in the Mission's publication Boats of the Maine Sea Coast Mission and the Men who sailed them 1905 to Present. Sunbeam III, designed by TAMS Inc. of New York and built by the Harry G. Marr Shipyard in Damariscotta, Maine, was in service from 1929 to 1964. This vessel measured 72 feet in length, with a beam of 17½ feet and a draft of 6 feet. It was powered by a 250hp diesel engine and had a cruising speed of 10 knots.
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.
About This Item
- Title: Captain Frye aboard the "Sunbeam III," 1945
- Creation Date: circa 1945
- Subject Date: circa 1945
- Location: ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm
- Local Code: Archive Bookcase 1- Boats of the Mission
- Object Type: Image
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Maine Seacoast Mission6 Old Firehouse Lane, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
207-288-5097 ext. 1202
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