Historic Images of the Frank A. Palmer
Images:
Please credit the Maine Maritime Museum
The upper
image is an historic photograph of the Frank A. Palmer, the largest
four-masted schooner ever built. The steam coming off the side of the
ship is from the donkey engine, which provided power for raising and
lowering the sails, taking in the anchor, and other mechanical tasks.
At the time of her sinking, the 274'5" ship had a crew of 9 plus
captain.
The lower
image is a painting of the Frank A. Palmer under sail.
MEDIA -- for high
resolution historic images, contact the Sanctuary at 781-545-8026 x204
for directions to web location of images.
A series of backgrounders
is also available at the Sanctuary.
