Category: Schooner
The Ramparts, Commodore Rouse, and the Schooner Niagara
The Ramparts, Eastern Point, circa 1900 Anonymous/ @Fredrik D. Bodin
Schooner Niagara, Eastern Point, circa 1898 Phelps/ @Fredrik D. Bodin
The Ramparts was built in 1896 on Eastern Point (Gloucester, MA) by Commodore Henry Rouse of Cleveland. Rouse was a railroad tycoon and commodore of the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club of New York. In 1898, Rouse was visited by financier Howard Gould, the ninth richest man in America, on his Schooner Niagara. In the photo, Niagara sails off Eastern Point, with The Ramparts visible between the jib and the bowsprit. Ladies and gentlemen enjoy the outing, probably with Rouse aboard, and the man with the top hat just aft of the mainmast likely robber baron Gould himself.
Printed archivally from a scan of the original. Image # AD07-002 (Ramparts) and AD07-001 (Niagara)
Fred Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
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Gloucester, MA 01930
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The Gloucester Adventure Summer Lectures
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Thursday, August 18
James McAllister, Salem Historian and Art Collector
"The Sea and Its Influence on Art in Essex County"
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Stewards of the 1926 National Landmark Dory-Fishing Schooner Adventure
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Shorpy: Gloucester, Massachusetts, circa 1905. "Handling a cargo from the fishing banks."
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Gloucester, Massachusetts, circa 1905. "Handling a cargo from the fishing banks." 8×10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company.
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Chief Archaeologist Board Of Archaeological Resources Victor Mastone
Victor Mastone talks specifically about the old anchor Dave Jewell Snarled up in his lobster gear.
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Schooner Ardelle Gets Her Masts Installed- Photos From Len Burgess
Harold Burnham’s schooner Ardelle got her 2 masts installed Saturday evening
at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum yard.
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Great Sunset Sail With a Little Wind and A Great Sunset- Photos Len Burgess
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Thomas E. Lannon entering "The Inner Harbor" on August 2, 2011 Photo Christopher Lewis
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Gloucester Water Taxi – 1900 Style
Gloucester Harbor, circa 1900 Russell Robins/©Fredrik D. BodinTen years ago a woman came into my gallery with fourteen 4×5 inch glass negatives that she found in the attic, and was going to sell them in her yard sale. They were in good condition, and all were harbor scenes. The only information she could give me was the photographer’s name: Russell Robins, and that he may have worked for Gorton’s Seafood. I bought them for much more than a yard sale price. As it turned out, they were all of Gloucester’s working harbor.
This photograph shows how busy the harbor was, with motor, sail, and rowing boats. The man rowing into the picture on the left is wearing a derby and looks like a businessman. He could be on his way to check out a fishing schooner’s catch and negotiate a price. Behind him are two schooners and the tug Startle. The distant shoreline is East Gloucester, and Rocky Neck is on the right. Over time, I realized that people in the fishing industry commuted by boat, unless a ship was tied up at the dock. Hundreds of people, including fishermen, shipwrights, fish company agents, provisioners, and owners, would row out to conduct the fishery’s business. And that’s probably why Russell Robins was out there too– with his camera.
Printed from the original 4×5 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Negative # A9945-009
Fred Bodin
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Gloucester, MA 01930
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Gloucester Photos Released By Boston Public Library
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Gloucester fishing schooner getting ready to sail for mackerel
File name: 08_06_007003
Title: Gloucester fishing schooner getting ready to sail for mackerel
Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer)
Date created: 1930 (approximate)
Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.
Genre: Glass negatives
Subjects: Fishing industry; Piers & wharves; Fishermen; Fishing boats
Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.
Collection: Leslie Jones Collection
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones.
Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.
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Schooner Adventure Events August 6
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Cigar and Rum Sail Photos From John Simmons
Joey…….
Had a Great time In Gloucester. As well as the Cigar & Rum Cruise. The sunset (moon rise) cruise was a totally remarkable view of Gloucester. I love Good Harbor Beach as I do every year. The lobsters Mike Collins and I picked up from you were fabulous. Keep up the tremendous work on GMG. I’ll see you again next year
Treat Everyday as Game Day,
John Simmons
Erie, PA
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Adventure Hardware From Bill O’Connor
Hey Joe,
I was down at the Schooner Adventure recently and took this shot of the fore stay’s anchoring shackles on the bow. Check out how the top shackle has a corkscrew-like twist in it to keep the eye of the stay on the correct plane. Bill Holmes was there putting some finishing touches on the new windlass, and was telling me that the shackle is just one of the many custom pieces of hardware required to keep the Adventure rigged properly.
Enjoy,
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
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The Thomas E. Lannon Photo From Len Burgess
A beautiful sight out off of Gloucester Harbor.
Len Burgess
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GMG Rum and Cigar Sail 07/14/2011
GMG Rum and Cigar Sail 07/14/2011
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Video- Cigar and Rum Sail Aboard The Lannon
A two hour video compressed 32 times fast. Camera mounted to the rigging and shot using the Kodak zx-3
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Perfect Evening for the Cigar and Rum Sail on the Lannon
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PLACID
1. (adj) placid, quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
“a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay”; “the quiet waters of a lagoon”; “a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky”; “a smooth channel crossing”; “scarcely a ripple on the still water”; “unruffled water”
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Mike Dyer Ardelle Launch Photos
She goes in!
Steve Willard, “paint master”, with Ardelle on mooring in background
Harold Burnham adjusting bilge block before the launch
The Ardelle on launch morning
The garland arrives, just before the launch
Harold relaxes afterward with a friend
Bob Brophy carves “Gloucester, MA” on the stern
The crew starts work on the port side “car”, upon which Ardelle will lean for the “Essex side launch”
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VIDEO- SCHOONER ARDELLE LAUNCH FROM JOANNE MARKS
This one from the perspective behind the Schooner where all the action was including the jacking of the bow and the hammering away at the blocks!
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I think it is safe to assume that no one covered it as well all the way through as the GMG team.
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