"Chester L. Pike" outside Colson Boat Shop, Lubec, ca. 1950

Contributed by Lubec Historical Society

Description

Approaching completion is the 56-foot sardine carrier Chester L. Pike. The wheelhouse appears to be finished. It will contain controls for a 275 H.P. Cummins diesel which will be installed at Southwest Harbor. The boat was named for Chester L. Pike, father of Frank A. Pike, owner of the Seaboard Packing Company which commissioned the new vessel.

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About This Item

  • Title: "Chester L. Pike" outside Colson Boat Shop, Lubec, ca. 1950
  • Creation Date: circa 1950
  • Subject Date: circa 1950
  • Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 9.9 cm x 14.4 cm
  • Local Code: 398 jpg
  • Collection: Herb Colson Jr.
  • Object Type: Image

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Lubec Historical Society
135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652

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