This image follows on from the previous posting, and concentrates on the larger commercial dock as well as the floating dock for small boats.

The description states:
MACKERAL [sic] COVE
Bailey Island, Maine
–It is not clear if the spelling of the name has changed, or, as is more likely, the printer did not know the correct spelling of mackerel. The commercial building at the dock is on an elevated platform both to allow a flat surface for the foundation of the building and to elevate it above extreme tides.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

This image shows a number of boats at anchor in the protected waters of Mackerel Cove, part of Bailey Island, Maine.

The description states:
MACKERAL [sic] COVE
Bailey Island, Maine
–The commercial services and dock are visible to the left, and are the subject of the next card.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

This image shows our now-familiar subject bent over the sand at the beach with a clam hoe digging for clams.

The description states simply: THE CLAM DIGGER
–Such activity is still common on both sides of the continent, though it is restricted in many areas as to the type of tools used and the quantity taken.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

The same man shown in the previous picture with lobster traps is now shown here with more typical fishing nets as he pulls them up into his dory.

The description states simply: PULLING THE NETS
–It is not clear what type of fish he is hoping to catch in this image, as the net is empty and there is no evidence of fish in the boat. Perhaps this was a posed photo close to shore just to serve as a sample.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

This image shows the now-loaded boat, with the lobster traps (known as pots) stacked on the top, as the lobsterman prepares to push off into the water.

The description states simply: OFF TO SET THE LOBSTER TRAPS
–There appear to be only two traps on board as the lobsterman pushes off, so this is a modest endeavor at best. It seems probable that the same trip will result in bringing back full traps when these are placed.
This card was used and is dated 18 August 1947.

This image shows a pair of lobstermen loading their boat with empty traps before heading off to the fishing grounds to distribute them.

The description states simply: LOADING THE LOBSTER TRAPS
–Such small boats with individual lobsterman were common throughout the first half of the 20th century in New England, but such activity declined with overfishing.
This postcard likely dates from the 1940s.