Lobster harvesting is a big business in Maine. The Maine Maritime Museum has an entire building devoted to the history and technology of lobster (pronounced "Lob-sta" in Maine) harvesting.
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| I think this is their parade car to promote the museum. |
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| Smacks were used to keep lobster alive for travel to distant cities |
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| Metal traps have replaced wooden ones |
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| Each lobster man has unique bouys marking his traps |
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| Measuring tools are used to determine if a lobster is a "keeper" |
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| Really? |
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| I especially enjoyed the display of historic lobster boats |
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| The right half of this boat has been restored |
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| Display included a history of lobster boat engines |
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| Nice models of traditional "peapod " lobster boats |
Looks like a really nice museum.
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