Contributed by Lubec Historical Society
Description
This post card colorfully epitomizes the essence of herring catch and sardine packing in Lubec ca. 1930. During the Depression this packer split and became the Seacoast Packing Company, and later powered sardine carriers replaced the sails seen here.
About This Item
- Title: Sardine boats at Seacoast Canning Co., Lubec, ca. 1930
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 8.9 cm x 14.0 cm
- Local Code: 417 jpg
- Collection: David Cox
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Atlantic herring fisheries--Maine--Lubec
- Canned fish industry--Maine--Lubec
- Fish canneries--Maine--Lubec
- Fishing boats--Maine--Lubec
- Herring industry--Maine--Lubec
- Piers & wharves--Maine--Lubec
- Sardine fisheries--Maine--Lubec
- Sardine industry--Maine--Lubec
- Waterfronts--Maine--Lubec
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For more information about this item, contact:
Lubec Historical Society135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652
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