Oyster boat parade, Greenport, NY, 1930s

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Photograph of 5 oyster steamers, tied alongside wharf. Oyster boat parade at Oysterman's Convention, Greenport, NY, 1930's. Several boats are full-dressed. From front to back, vessels are CUPID, MAGICIAN, ELLEN S., AUTOMATIC, LAUREL. Canopies rigged over decks of many of the boats. Wooden 2-story shack on wharf at right. Donor has written at bottom "CUPID S. C. GRIMSHAW, CO".