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Description
William Pierce Stubbs (1842-1909), a native of Bucksport, painted a portrait of the schooner Mexican, which was built in Searsport in 1833, with Captain Smart serving as master and owner.
Stubbs was the son of a sea captain and primarily painted ships' portraits.
The Mexican was a Bangor-to-Boston packet, meaning it carried freight and first class passengers on a regular schedule.
The ship was lost at Squam Bar in Ipswich, Massachusetts, in 1890. It was considered the fastest topsail schooner in Penobscot Bay.
About This Item
- Title: Schooner "Mexican," ca. 1886
- Creator: William Pierce Stubbs
- Creation Date: circa 1886
- Subject Date: circa 1886
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Locations:
- Searsport, Hancock County, ME
- Bucksport, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 74 cm x 110 cm x 9 cm
- Local Code: A86-1000
- Object Type: Image
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