Here you see the busy “convenience raft” in the middle of Naskeag Harbor yesterday afternoon. You also see that lobster boats come in various shapes and sizes, but usually have a significant “sheerline” that sweeps from a high, flared bow for breaking waves to a stern that is low for hoisting traps.
That’s Blue Sky on the left approaching the raft, where Jack Black and white-hulled Sea Princess are moored. Fishermen can buy fuel and bait at the raft when going out in the morning and then sell their catch there on return. Jack is the provisioning boat owned by the raft’s enterprisers.
Sadly, we’re told that this year’s season continues to be a disappointment for fishermen due to low lobster prices and significant costs of operation. (Image taken in Brooklin, Maine, on August 19, 2022.)