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Herreshoff Yacht Yard Launching Photos
Herreshoff Yacht Yard Launching Photos
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Pair of original yacht launching photos of a Herreshoff yacht in Bristol Rhode Island. A huge contingent is seen on deck the second photo shows the vessel in the water without ballast. Twelve are seen on deck. Vessel is shown between the yards piers. Letter lower right N.G. Herreshoff.
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Shown age, matting is soiled
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Herreshoff Yacht Yard Launching Photos

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