"George W. Pierce," Portland, ca. 1895

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"George W. Pierce," Portland, ca. 1895

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Description

The fishing schooner George W. Pierce is shown in Portland about 1895. It was built in Southport in 1867. It probably was named after a George W. Pierce of Southport who had died in 1866.

A number of Southport Pierces were fishermen. In 1895, Orren B. Whitten of Portland was listed as the managing owner of the vessel.

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About This Item

  • Title: "George W. Pierce," Portland, ca. 1895
  • Creation Date: circa 1895
  • Subject Date: circa 1895
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Dimensions: 12.5 cm x 10 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 827, Box 4/38
  • Collection: Louis A. Winnick glass negative collection
  • Object Type: Image

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Maine Historical Society
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