Monthly Archives: November 2016

Prout’s Neck: From Farm to Resort

Posted on November 24, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

Preface By John J. Cromie Ballston Spa, NY This work examines the gradual, early development of a summer place most noted as the home of Winslow Homer.  Yet, how does a resident of an upstate New York village become interested … Continue reading →

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Knitting Needle

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

Equipment we used Knitting Needle The knitting needle was an important tool in every lobsterman’s household. The needle was about a foot long, made of wood or metal (my father’s was brass) and used to knit heads, or nets for lobster … Continue reading →

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Lobster Gauge (Measure):

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

Equipment we used: Lobster Gauge (Measure): A lobster a gauge is a small brass device used to measure the length of the lobster’s carapace—from the eye socket to the beginning of the tail. The device resembles measuring calipers, except that … Continue reading →

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Lobster Boats

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

Equipment we used: Lobster Boats: Growing up, I remember Mr. Ward Bickford building lobster boats in a large, garage-like building between his home and The Pillsbury Inn where the Hurd Annex parking lot is now. The boats were 26-feet long … Continue reading →

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Wooden Cradles

Posted on November 15, 2016 by scarbo7_wp

Equipment we used: Wooden Cradles: In the off-season, boats were hauled from the water and stored on wooden cradles. Come spring, boats in their cradles were hauled onto the shore, usually by Jack Conroy’s tow truck, and floated out of … Continue reading →

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