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Celebrating the EMMA C. BERRY, the last Noank fishing sloop

Celebrating the EMMA C. BERRY on her 150th birthday, the last Noank fishing sloop! : This online exhibit resulted from the collaboration between Noank Historical Society and John Van Horn, Jr., photographer and heir to F. Slade Dale’s collection of photos taken during his ownership of the BERRY from 1931 to 1967, the year he donated her to Mystic Seaport.

EMMA C. BERRY under sail, after rebuilding at Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, circa mid 1930s. Date: mid 1930s

Object ID:2015.033.001

EMMA C. BERRY under sail, after rebuilding at Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, circa mid 1930s. Date: mid 1930s

EMMA C. BERRY loaded with RR ties, anchored probably at Chincoteague, VA, December 5—8, 1940. Twelve RR ties were lost off the VA coast on a very rough night of sailing December 4—5, and EMMA was also almost lost. The cargo and rough weather apparently also opened some seams and she would never carry freight again. (See .031)Date:12/1940

Object ID:2015.033.002

EMMA C. BERRY loaded with RR ties, anchored probably at Chincoteague, VA, December 5—8, 1940. Twelve RR ties were lost off the VA coast on a very rough night of sailing December 4—5, and EMMA was also almost lost. The cargo and rough weather apparently also opened some seams and she would never carry freight again. (See .031)Date:12/1940

EMMA C. BERRY, at Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ,October—November/December, 1931, with brand new white sails. (See more extensive notes in 008, 011, 030, 033) Date:1931

Object ID:2015.033.003

EMMA C. BERRY, at Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ,October—November/December, 1931, with brand new white sails. (See more extensive notes in 008, 011, 030, 033) Date:1931

EMMA C. BERRY on Morton Johnson's railway, just prior to leaving for Mystic, CT, June, 1969. (See 010, 023) Date:6/1969

Object ID:2015.033.005

EMMA C. BERRY on Morton Johnson's railway, just prior to leaving for Mystic, CT, June, 1969. (See 010, 023) Date:6/1969

EMMA C. BERRY moored at Main Dock, Dale Yacht Basin, Bay Head, NJ, mid 1930s after refit 1934—1935. Date:mid 1930s

Object ID:2015.033.006

EMMA C. BERRY moored at Main Dock, Dale Yacht Basin, Bay Head, NJ, mid 1930s after refit 1934—1935. Date:mid 1930s

EMMA C. BERRY at Dale Yacht Basin, old north dock, after refitting, in snow, ca. 1935. (See .012)Date:ca. 1935

Object ID:2015.033.007

EMMA C. BERRY at Dale Yacht Basin, old north dock, after refitting, in snow, ca. 1935. (See .012)Date:ca. 1935

EMMA C. BERRY at Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, probably 1931, with new white sails. (See .011 with more detail and .003 and .030)

Object ID:2015.033.008

EMMA C. BERRY at Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, probably 1931, with new white sails. (See .011 with more detail and .003 and .030)

Slade Dale waving from the hatch on the EMMA C. BERRY, in winter, ca. 1932, likely before restoration. (Possibly same time as .012)Date:ca. 1932

Object ID:2015.033.009

Slade Dale waving from the hatch on the EMMA C. BERRY, in winter, ca. 1932, likely before restoration. (Possibly same time as .012)Date:ca. 1932

Object ID:2015.033.010Description:EMMA C. BERRY at the Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, on the railway, just prior to leaving for Mystic, June, 1969. (See .005, .023) Date:6/1969

Object ID:2015.033.010

Object ID:2015.033.010Description:EMMA C. BERRY at the Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, on the railway, just prior to leaving for Mystic, June, 1969. (See .005, .023) Date:6/1969

EMMA C. BERRY at the Morton Johnson Yard, on the railway, Point Pleasant, NJ, was hauled October 28, 1931. EMMA would be re—launched on November 24th, but would stay on the railway cradle until she swelled up. While hauled out, according to the ship's log notes, the caulking was reworked, the motors were removed, the motor beds and bulkheads and ceiling were removed, the stone and pebble ballast were removed, and numerous visitors came to admire and inspect. Note: Brand new white sails and dory like tender that appears to have come with EMMA. (See also .003, .008, .030, .033)Date:1931

Object ID:2015.033.011

EMMA C. BERRY at the Morton Johnson Yard, on the railway, Point Pleasant, NJ, was hauled October 28, 1931. EMMA would be re—launched on November 24th, but would stay on the railway cradle until she swelled up. While hauled out, according to the ship's log notes, the caulking was reworked, the motors were removed, the motor beds and bulkheads and ceiling were removed, the stone and pebble ballast were removed, and numerous visitors came to admire and inspect. Note: Brand new white sails and dory like tender that appears to have come with EMMA. (See also .003, .008, .030, .033)Date:1931

EMMA C. BERRY at Dale Yacht Basin, old north dock, after refitting, in snow taken from winter tower, ca. mid 1930s. (May be the same time as .009 was taken.) Date:mid 1930s

Object ID:2015.033.012

EMMA C. BERRY at Dale Yacht Basin, old north dock, after refitting, in snow taken from winter tower, ca. mid 1930s. (May be the same time as .009 was taken.) Date:mid 1930s

EMMA C. BERRY, Chesapeake — Albemarle Canal, Wednesday, November 30, 1938. The ship's log notes: "Under way shortly after 8 o'clock, had some delay getting into channel due to low tide, got through lock and stopped for ice, eggs, at store, gas at South Atlantic Marine Basin (Note JVH: Motor Boating, Sept. 1938 mentions SAMB as stop in Chesapeake — Albemarle Canal after lock), then a beautiful day's sail threw the dredged cut, making a couple of miles an hour under foresail alone�.. even got up energy enough to take some pictures, still and movies." (See .029, .034)Date:11/30/1938

Object ID:2015.033.013

EMMA C. BERRY, Chesapeake — Albemarle Canal, Wednesday, November 30, 1938. The ship's log notes: "Under way shortly after 8 o'clock, had some delay getting into channel due to low tide, got through lock and stopped for ice, eggs, at store, gas at South Atlantic Marine Basin (Note JVH: Motor Boating, Sept. 1938 mentions SAMB as stop in Chesapeake — Albemarle Canal after lock), then a beautiful day's sail threw the dredged cut, making a couple of miles an hour under foresail alone�.. even got up energy enough to take some pictures, still and movies." (See .029, .034)Date:11/30/1938

ENTERPRISE taken from EMMA C. BERRY, between Portsmouth and Newport News, VA, November 3, 1938.Date:11/3/1938

Object ID:2015.033.014

ENTERPRISE taken from EMMA C. BERRY, between Portsmouth and Newport News, VA, November 3, 1938.Date:11/3/1938

ENTERPRISE taken from EMMA C. BERRY, between Portsmouth and Newport News, VA, November 3, 1938.Date:11/3/1938

Object ID:2015.033.015

ENTERPRISE taken from EMMA C. BERRY, between Portsmouth and Newport News, VA, November 3, 1938.Date:11/3/1938

EMMA C. BERRY at Dale Yacht Basin, Bay Head, NJ. The BERRY returned from with railroad ties from Virginia, Winter, 1940—41.

Object ID:2015.033.016

EMMA C. BERRY at Dale Yacht Basin, Bay Head, NJ. The BERRY returned from with railroad ties from Virginia, Winter, 1940—41.

F. Slade Dale at the helm of the EMMA C. BERRY, holding a camera, some time between 1931 and 1948.

Object ID:2015.033.017

F. Slade Dale at the helm of the EMMA C. BERRY, holding a camera, some time between 1931 and 1948.

Capstan (Windlass), EMMA C. BERRY, ca. early 1930s, before the major refit in winter, 1934—1935. Date: mid 1930s

Object ID:2015.033.020

Capstan (Windlass), EMMA C. BERRY, ca. early 1930s, before the major refit in winter, 1934—1935. Date: mid 1930s

EMMA C. BERRY at Dale Yacht Basin, Bay Head, NJ, old north dock, after refitting, ca. mid 1930s. Date: mid 1930s

Object ID:2015.033.021

EMMA C. BERRY at Dale Yacht Basin, Bay Head, NJ, old north dock, after refitting, ca. mid 1930s. Date: mid 1930s

EMMA C. BERRY at old north dock, Dale Yacht Basin, Bay Head, NJ, sitting on the bottom, ca. 1931. Date: ca. 1931

Object ID:2015.033.022

EMMA C. BERRY at old north dock, Dale Yacht Basin, Bay Head, NJ, sitting on the bottom, ca. 1931. Date: ca. 1931

EMMA C. BERRY at the Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, on the railway, just prior to leaving for Mystic, CT, June, 1969. (See .005, .010) Date: 6/1969

Object ID:2015.033.023

EMMA C. BERRY at the Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, on the railway, just prior to leaving for Mystic, CT, June, 1969. (See .005, .010) Date: 6/1969

EMMA C. BERRY view in Annapolis, MD, with skipjacks, likely November, 1937, as the visit was recorded in the ship's log. It also mentions that the Bahama dinghy was launched and then towed behind. Note the stern gallows has not been added at this date. The ship's log has 8 pages of notes, including 11/8 — 12/4/1937 at Ralph Wiley's boat yard in Oxford, MD putting in two new masts. Date:11/1937

Object ID:2015.033.051

EMMA C. BERRY view in Annapolis, MD, with skipjacks, likely November, 1937, as the visit was recorded in the ship's log. It also mentions that the Bahama dinghy was launched and then towed behind. Note the stern gallows has not been added at this date. The ship's log has 8 pages of notes, including 11/8 — 12/4/1937 at Ralph Wiley's boat yard in Oxford, MD putting in two new masts. Date:11/1937

From EMMA C. BERRY, unknown schooner, with exhaust, between 1931 and 1948.

Object ID:2015.033.050

From EMMA C. BERRY, unknown schooner, with exhaust, between 1931 and 1948.

From EMMA C. BERRY, location unknown, between 1931 and 1948.

Object ID:2015.033.049

From EMMA C. BERRY, location unknown, between 1931 and 1948.

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard after refitting, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. (See .032, .039, .040, .045, .046, .048) Date: 1935

Object ID:2015.033.047

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard after refitting, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. (See .032, .039, .040, .045, .046, .048) Date: 1935

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, refitting, probably still on railway, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. (See .032, .039, .040, .045, .047, .048) Date:ca. 1935

Object ID:2015.033.046

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, refitting, probably still on railway, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. (See .032, .039, .040, .045, .047, .048) Date:ca. 1935

EMMA C. BERRY, hauled on the Morton Johnson railway, stern with Jonesport still visible, during the major refit, 1934—1935. Note new planking that was not done in 1931. See .032, .039, .040, .046, .047, .048)Date:1931

Object ID:2015.033.045

EMMA C. BERRY, hauled on the Morton Johnson railway, stern with Jonesport still visible, during the major refit, 1934—1935. Note new planking that was not done in 1931. See .032, .039, .040, .046, .047, .048)Date:1931

EMMA C. BERRY, on Morton Johnson's Railway after refitting, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. (See .032, .039, .040, .045, .046, .047)

Object ID:2015.033.048

EMMA C. BERRY, on Morton Johnson's Railway after refitting, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. (See .032, .039, .040, .045, .046, .047)

EMMA C. BERRY, loading pilings at the Atlantic Creosting Co., near the Naval Yard, Portsmouth, VA, ca. mid 1930s. This is before the stern gallows were built. Date: mid 1930s

Object ID:2015.033.044

EMMA C. BERRY, loading pilings at the Atlantic Creosting Co., near the Naval Yard, Portsmouth, VA, ca. mid 1930s. This is before the stern gallows were built. Date: mid 1930s

EMMA C. BERRY with loaded pilings off Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, ca. mid 1930s. Date: mid 1930s

Object ID:2015.033.042

EMMA C. BERRY with loaded pilings off Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, ca. mid 1930s. Date: mid 1930s

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, after refitting, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. See .032, .039, .045, .046, .047, .048.

Object ID:2015.033.040

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, after refitting, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. See .032, .039, .045, .046, .047, .048.

Annapolis, MD, likely November, 1937, visit recorded in the ship's log, which also mentions that the Bahama dinghy was launched, snapshots were taken from dinghy. Date: 11/1937

Object ID:2015.033.038

Annapolis, MD, likely November, 1937, visit recorded in the ship's log, which also mentions that the Bahama dinghy was launched, snapshots were taken from dinghy. Date: 11/1937

From EMMA C. BERRY, an unknown schooner, between 1931 and 1948.

Object ID:2015.033.037

From EMMA C. BERRY, an unknown schooner, between 1931 and 1948.

EMMA C. BERRY, with a load of pilings, sailing on open water, note bell, load of pilings, ca. mid 1930s. Date:mid 1930s

Object ID:2015.033.036

EMMA C. BERRY, with a load of pilings, sailing on open water, note bell, load of pilings, ca. mid 1930s. Date:mid 1930s

EMMA C. BERRY aground, location unknown, December 5, 1939. Date:12/5/1939

Object ID:2015.033.035

EMMA C. BERRY aground, location unknown, December 5, 1939. Date:12/5/1939

EMMA C. BERRY, Albemarle Canal, Wednesday, November 30, 1938. The ship's log entry: "Under way shortly after 8 o'clock, had some delay getting into channel due to low tide, got through lock and stopped for ice, eggs, at store, gas at South Atlantic Marine Basin (Note JVH: Motor Boating, Sept. 1938 mentions SAMB as stop in Chesapeake — Albemarle Canal after lock), then a beautiful day's sail threw the dredged cut, making a couple of miles an hour under foresail alone... even got up energy enough to take some pictures, still and movies." (See .013, .029) Date:11/30/1938

Object ID:2015.033.034

EMMA C. BERRY, Albemarle Canal, Wednesday, November 30, 1938. The ship's log entry: "Under way shortly after 8 o'clock, had some delay getting into channel due to low tide, got through lock and stopped for ice, eggs, at store, gas at South Atlantic Marine Basin (Note JVH: Motor Boating, Sept. 1938 mentions SAMB as stop in Chesapeake — Albemarle Canal after lock), then a beautiful day's sail threw the dredged cut, making a couple of miles an hour under foresail alone... even got up energy enough to take some pictures, still and movies." (See .013, .029) Date:11/30/1938

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, on railway, Point Pleasant, NJ, ca. 1931. (See more extensive notes .011, and see .003, .008, .030) Date:ca. 1931

Object ID:2015.033.033

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, on railway, Point Pleasant, NJ, ca. 1931. (See more extensive notes .011, and see .003, .008, .030) Date:ca. 1931

EMMA C. BERRY, new deck, Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, ca. 1934—35. (See .039, .040, .045, .046, .047, .048) Date:ca. 1934—1935

Object ID:2015.033.032

EMMA C. BERRY, new deck, Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, ca. 1934—35. (See .039, .040, .045, .046, .047, .048) Date:ca. 1934—1935

EMMA C. BERRY, loaded with RR ties, between 1931 and 1948. (See .002)

Object ID:2015.033.031

EMMA C. BERRY, loaded with RR ties, between 1931 and 1948. (See .002)

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, probably 1931. Note the brand new white sails. (See .003, .008) Date: ca. 1931

Object ID:2015.033.030

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, probably 1931. Note the brand new white sails. (See .003, .008) Date: ca. 1931

EMMA C. BERRY, Albemarle Canal, November 30, 1938. The ship's log entry: "Under way shortly after 8 o'clock, had some delay getting into channel due to low tide, got through lock and stopped for ice, eggs, at store, gas at South Atlantic Marine Basin (Note JVH: Motor Boating, Sept. 1938 mentions SAMB as stop in Chesapeake — Albemarle Canal after lock), then a beautiful day's sail threw the dredged cut, making a couple of miles an hour under foresail alone... even got up energy enough to take some pictures, still and movies." (See .013, .034) Date:11/30/1938

Object ID:2015.033.029

EMMA C. BERRY, Albemarle Canal, November 30, 1938. The ship's log entry: "Under way shortly after 8 o'clock, had some delay getting into channel due to low tide, got through lock and stopped for ice, eggs, at store, gas at South Atlantic Marine Basin (Note JVH: Motor Boating, Sept. 1938 mentions SAMB as stop in Chesapeake — Albemarle Canal after lock), then a beautiful day's sail threw the dredged cut, making a couple of miles an hour under foresail alone... even got up energy enough to take some pictures, still and movies." (See .013, .034) Date:11/30/1938

From EMMA C. BERRY, an unknown schooner, between 1931 and 1948.

Object ID:2015.033.028

From EMMA C. BERRY, an unknown schooner, between 1931 and 1948.

EMMA C. BERRY at dock, color photo (assume post WWII, and appears to be staged.) (See .024 and .025)

Object ID:2015.033.027

EMMA C. BERRY at dock, color photo (assume post WWII, and appears to be staged.) (See .024 and .025)

EMMA C. BERRY, under sail, probably coming down from Maine, October, 1931. Note new sails. (See .018, .041) Date:10/1931

Object ID:2015.033.026

EMMA C. BERRY, under sail, probably coming down from Maine, October, 1931. Note new sails. (See .018, .041) Date:10/1931

EMMA C. BERRY at dock, color photo (assume post WWII, and appears to be staged.) (See .024 and .027)

Object ID:2015.033.025

EMMA C. BERRY at dock, color photo (assume post WWII, and appears to be staged.) (See .024 and .027)

EMMA C. BERRY at dock, color photo (assume post WWII, and appears to be staged.) (See .025 and .027)

Object ID:2015.033.024

EMMA C. BERRY at dock, color photo (assume post WWII, and appears to be staged.) (See .025 and .027)

EMMA C. BERRY at commercial dock, location unknown, between 1931 and 1948.

Object ID:2015.033.004

EMMA C. BERRY at commercial dock, location unknown, between 1931 and 1948.

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EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, after refitting, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. See .032, .040, .045, .046, .047, .048.

Object ID:2015.033.039

EMMA C. BERRY, Morton Johnson Yard, Point Pleasant, NJ, after refitting, ca. 1935, since the work is almost completed. See .032, .040, .045, .046, .047, .048.

EMMA C. BERRY, under sail, probably coming down from Maine, October, 1931. Note new sails. (See .018, .026) Date:10/1931

Object ID:2015.033.041

EMMA C. BERRY, under sail, probably coming down from Maine, October, 1931. Note new sails. (See .018, .026) Date:10/1931

a. Christmas card featuring the EMMA C. BERRY, signed by Slade Dale, 1940 b. in envelope addressed to Wally [Walter] Hance.

Object ID:2016.013.001a&b

a. Christmas card featuring the EMMA C. BERRY, signed by Slade Dale, 1940 b. in envelope addressed to Wally [Walter] Hance.

Groton Long Point, Trolley Station, Noank, CT, undated.

Object ID:1986.026

Groton Long Point, Trolley Station, Noank, CT, undated.