Contributed by City of Portland - Planning & Development
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Description
A laden scow, its cargo secured with rope, is shown here off Portland Breakwater (Bug Light) in 1887. A close look reveals two figures on board. At the rear, one man tends the wheel, while another man, who wears a top hat, leans with one hand on his hip, gazing forward.
Portland civil engineer William S. Edwards titled this image "Scow off Breakwater. Sept. 1, 1887."
About This Item
- Title: Scow off breakwater, South Portland, 1887
- Creation Date: 1887-09-01
- Subject Date: 1887-09-01
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11.4 cm x 18.4 cm
- Collection: Edwards Album
- Object Type: Image
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- Breakwaters--Maine--South Portland
- Casco Bay (Me.)--Photographs
- Lighthouses--Maine--South Portland
- Sailboats--Maine--Photographs
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- Bug Light Park
- Casco Bay
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City of Portland - Planning & Development389 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 756-8023
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