Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society
Description
A postcard of the Maine State Ferry Vessel William S. Silsby. Bill Silsby was instrumental in helping the island get ferry service. The ferry arrived in 1960 and held 7-8 automobiles. It was later replaced by a 11-12 car ferry and in 1992 a ferry was built that held 16-17 vehicles and was called Captain Henry Lee for the first captain to run the island ferry.
About This Item
- Title: "William S. Silsby" Ferry, Swan's Island, ca. 1965
- Creation Date: circa 1965
- Subject Date: circa 1965
- Location: Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 36 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- William S. Silsby (Ferry)
- Captain Henry Lee (Ferry)
- Ships--Maine
- Ferries--Maine
- Silsby, William S.--Commemoration
- Lee, Henry--Commemoration
- Transportation--Maine--Swan's Island
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Swan's Island Historical SocietyPO Box 144, 9 North Rd, Swan's Island, ME 04685
207-526-4248
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