Lobstering

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.

I think this is their parade car to promote the museum.

Smacks were used to keep lobster alive for travel to distant cities

Metal traps have replaced wooden ones

Each lobster man has unique  bouys marking his traps

Measuring tools are used to determine if a lobster is a "keeper"

Really?

I especially enjoyed the display of historic lobster boats

The right half of this boat has been restored

Display included a history of lobster boat engines

Nice models of traditional "peapod " lobster boats

2016 Narrow Gauge Convention - Harbor Scene

One of the vendors at the Narrow Gauge Convention sells scale models of ships. To promote the Sea Port Model Works products they commissioned Dave Frary to construct a harbor display.

Dave gave  a clinic on how the display was constructed. It was a delight to see this model. 

BlueJacket Shipcrafters

Maine is the home of BlueJacket Ship Crafters, a business that sells ship model kits and services to build about any kind of ship you wish. Ship models are on display which makes for a fine place to visit.