Iceboro Maine Whaleback Barge Ship Richmond 1906 Real Photo Postcard

A three-masted schooner, identified as the Whaleboat barge, is depicted at Iceboro, Maine, in August 1906. This scene captures a working waterfront, underscoring Maine's prominent maritime heritage in the early 20th century. Schooners of this size were vital for coastal trade, transporting bulk commodities like lumber, granite, and ice, which were cornerstones of the state's economy. The substantial structure in the background, appearing to be a shipyard or dry dock, indicates active shipbuilding or vessel repair.