Fishing at YYY

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At the Town Dock at Ye Yacht Yard

Southport, Connecticut

Photographer and date unknown.

"Some serious fishing going on here.
As a kid I remember watching folks catch small fish using nets and some chum.
Some folks stayed all day on the ledge." -Arthur Jennings

From Arthur Jennings Collection.

W.B. Meeker & Son's

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From Southport Chronicle circa 1860's. 

Arthur Jennings' collection.

Another Southport Tub Race circa 1890's

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Southport Tub Race circa 1890's

Southport, CT

"Original print (on heavy cardboard) of a Southport Tub Race, {date of this photo unknown, (estimated 1890's)}". "Tub Racing" was mentioned as a sport in the 1890's (and documented in photos also into the 1920's). (C. M. Bulkley, Mill River, Southport, Reminiscences of the Past pages 25-26). People seen gathered at the BC&MMR, and also on what is now called Perry Green.

From: Arthur Jennings' collection.

Schooner BRILLIANT at Southport Harbor in 1947

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Photo taken in Southport Harbor in 1947

61-foot BRILLIANT was built in 1932 at the Henry B. Nevins shipyard in City Island, New York. Designed by Sparkman and Stephens, she was raced for many years and served with the Coast Guard during World War II.

SPARKMAN & STEPHENS BRILLIANT BRIEF HISTORY:
Schooner Brilliant has the reputation of being one of the highest quality wooden yachts ever built in the United States. Henry B. Nevins of City Island, New York were her builders and Olin Stephens her designer. She crossed the Atlantic in 1933, sailing from the Nantucket Lightship to Bishop's Rock in the record time of 15 days, one hour and 23 minutes. She has participated in several Bermuda races and transatlantic voyages. During World War II she served with the Coast Guard as a patrol picket vessel. After the war, Briggs Cunningham, bought her at auction, restored her and in 1953 donated her to the Museum.
READ MORE: http://landandseacollection.com/id313.html

REFERENCE:
Brilliant - Auxiliary Schooner
Adult Sailing Programs aboard Schooner Brilliant
http://sailscape.blogspot.com/2006/07/schooner-brilliant-from-mystic-seaport.html

Thanks to Arthur Jennings for providing all of this information and history regarding this incredible sailboat.

Fishing at the Town Dock at YYY

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At the town dock at Ye Yacht Yard, date unknown, looking down the harbor. 

"Old Pilot House to the left."-Arthur Jennings

Many thanks to Arthur Jennings for sharing this rare view of Southport Harbor.

Ad from the past: Jean Allen...On The Harbor..

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From Arthur Jennings' collection.

1940's-1950's view of Southport Harbor

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1940's-1950's view of Southport Harbor

This is the old, old, Lashara (committee boat) next to the mooring hoist, circa late 40's, early 50's. Photographer and origin unknown.

From Arthur Jennings' Collection.

Winter view of Ye Yacht Yard from Harbor Road 1960's

 

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View of Winter 1960's YYY from Harbor Road looking towards Sasco Hill.

Photo: Arthur Jennings.

At the "Narrows"

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At the "Narrows"
"Notice the large mound of sand along the shore to the right. A small steam engine with smoke working along the beach. The background shows Sasco Hill with familiar landmarks. This photograph was taken at the "Narrows". At one time the village gave consideration for building a bridge across the harbor at the "Narrows". Photograph is believed to have been taken by, or at the direction of, Richard Demarest Sr., who was associated with the golf course development project of O.G. Jennings." -Arthur Jennings

{Sasco Hill in the background, McKenzie's Point to the right.}
Many thanks to Arthur Jennings for sharing this very rare photograph and piece of Southport history.

Sasco Beach area encampment of Barnum Circus Workers

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Sasco Beach circa 1913

Beach encampment of workers, believed to be from the Barnum Circus in Bridgeport {working on the development of Country Club of Fairfield area at beach}.
(Note breakwater at entrance to Southport Harbor behind men near the center of the photo, and horses).

(Photo from glass plate) -Arthur Jennings

From Arthur Jennings' Collection. {Circa 1913?}

Sasco Beach encampment continued

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Sasco Beach circa 1913
In the background the {Southport} breakwater and the windmill at the E.S. Hand estate are visible. {circa 1913?} -Arthur Jennings

From Arthur Jennings' Collection

Many thanks to Arthur Jennings for sharing these exclusive and rare images of the past.

Southport Tub Race

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Advertisement, pre-1900.

-From Arthur Jennings' collection.

Early Pequot Inn advertisement

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From Arthur Jennings' collection.

Early Harbor Road view near Ye Yacht Yard 1900's

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Harbor Road view near Ye Yacht Yard 1900's

"To the right, a view of the tower at 1000 Harbor Road. White house in the background was owned by John Wall. A lone mast appears to show from YYY to the left." -Arthur Jennings

The old well with well-sweep to the left is part of the harbor waterfront property known as "Ye set-a-spell" which is 935 Harbor Road. Note utility poles.

Early 1900's photo postcard, from Arthur Jennings' collection.

Ye Yacht Yard circa 1950

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Ye Yacht Yard circa 1950

"Power boat owned by A.O. Jennings Jr. at the east end of the timber line."
  -Arthur Jennings

Carlson's Card Shop on Pequot Avenue

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An advertisement for Carlson's next to the old Post Office on Pequot Avenue.

Date unknown, another great piece of Southport history thanks to Arthur Jennings' Collection.

The Harbor, Southport Connecticut

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Photo postcard, most likely sold on the rack at Switzer's.

From Arthur Jennings Collection.

The old anchor at the gas pump at YYY

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"I recognize the old anchor which was stationed next to the old gas pump." -Arthur Jennings

Special thanks to Arthur Jennings for another great photo from the past.

1930's Southport Harbor postcard

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1930's Southport Harbor postcard
Most likely the type of postcard sold at Switzer's in the 1930's.

From: Arthur Jennings' collection.

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From the May 9th 1870 Southport Chronicle.