Handwritten Notes: "George Hillman + friend (Louis??) Launch a boat July 3 1899"

Where are they? What is the equipment behind them?

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: 3 July 1899
Location: Vineyard Haven? - * -
People: Hillman, George; _____, Louis??
Keywords: launches; boats