Handwritten Notes: "From John Grandins 3rd floor window - looking North towards Cape Cod"

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: c. 1980?
Location: Vineyard Haven - West Chop - Sea
People: Grandin, John
Keywords: ferries; freighters; freight boats