Handwritten Notes: "Vineyard Haven wharf at the time of the boat strike 1946. Stern to in the foreground is the Madison Edwards. She was the Bethel boat that went out to the schooners at anchor on the harbor."

Signs: Islander / Madison Edwards Vineyard Haven

"Note the old wooden, coal fired, 'Hackensack' ferry of the left." [W.R. 1999]

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: 1946
Location: Vineyard Haven - harbor - Union Wharf
Keywords: wharves; ferries; strikes; unions; cars;