in Cape Porpoise Harbor near Goat Island, Kennebunkport, Maine on July 9, 2020, 7" x 5" (w x h), Daniel Smith, Schmincke Horadam, and Winsor & Newton watercolors, selected for light fastness and permanence, and Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lbs. Fabriano Artistico cold press rough 100% cotton extra white watercolor paper, framed.
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History of Lobster Cars
Lobster cars float in coastal Maine harbors, mostly submerged. A lobster car is simply an enclosed pen that holds lobsters in seawater. Commercial buyers assemble the catch from individual fisherman in a car before shipping to market. Cars are constructed from wood with some flotation from plastic foam or barrels.
After 1885, lobster pounds gradually replaced canneries, and fresh shipments became the rule. There were two types of lobster pounds, both allowing tidal circulation, fenced coves and lobster cars (floating crates). Enabling water to flow through the lobsters, the lobsters were safely stored until the market was ready to buy them at a high value.
Most holding cars are floating docks with several doors that access a holding pen underwater. Under the float is the wire mesh holding device, similar to a trap, but without a way in or out. It's all about safe storage and fluctuating market value.
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