Oyster steamers CITY POINT, H. S. LOCKWOOD, and WM. M. MERWIN

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Photograph showing port bow view of houseboat-type oyster steamer CITY POINT (ex-MIKADO) tied up to pier. Moored ahead of her is oyster steamer H. S. LOCKWOOD; astern is houseboat-type oyster steamer WM. M. MERWIN. Small craft visible in background. On back: "One of the Oldest Oyster Steamers. And now during (sic.) her share of Work." CITY POINT built 1886, Stratford, CT, 55.6' x 18.6' x 5.7'; WM. M. MERWIN built 1885, Milford, CT, 56.8' x 16.5' x 5.7'; H. S. LOCKWOOD built 1884, South Norwalk, CT, 61.3' x 15.4' x 6'.