Handwritten Notes: "Sch. Ashore Martha's Vineyard about 1886 [crossed out] 1898 / Portland Gale?"

Can you identify any people, things, places, or events in this photograph? How about the time period? Or do you know where this photo came from? Email me at cbaer@vineyard.net.

Date: 1898?
Location: Vineyard Haven - downtown? - harbor
Keywords: wrecks; schooners; snow; winter; storms; gales; disasters