<< Previous Next >>

History Of Vinalhaven


History Of  Vinalhaven
Photo Information
Copyright: Tom O'Donnell (gunbud) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4607 W: 4 N: 4484] (20064)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-12
Categories: Daily Life
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-01 20:06
Viewed: 561
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A Brief History of Vinalhaven
Text courtesy of The Vinalhaven Historical Society
The history of Vinalhaven has been shaped by its location on New England's earliest highway, the sea. The first known visitors to discover the rich abundance of shell and fin fish in the Islands' waters were the Red Paint people who came here 3,8OO to 5,OOO years ago. Evidence of their visits has been discovered by archaeological digs on both the North and South Islands. Shell middens, stone tools and skeletal animal remains also indicate that the Abenaki and other Indians came later.

European explorers are known to have visited these waters in the 15OO's and in 16O3 the English Captain Martin Pring is said to have sighted the Islands and named them "The Fox Islands". Permanent settlement by English colonists did not take place, however, until after cessation of the French and Indian Wars in 1763. Thaddeus Carver arrived from Marshfield. Massachusetts in 1766 and in 1776 purchased 700 acres from Francis Cogswell who operated a sawmill on the southern shore of the South Island in the area which later became known as Carver's Harbor.

After the Revolutionary War the population of the islands grew rapidly. In 1785 seventy-five settlers petitioned the General Court of Massachusetts "to relinquish any claims that this Commonwealth may have to said Islands, to all inhabitants and their Heirs and Assigns forever...". The attorney representing the Islanders at the Court was a Bostonian, John Vinal, Esq. and the Islands were named for him. Among the first settlers were the families of Arey, Carver, Calderwood, Coombs, Dyer, Ginn, Green, Hopkins, Lane, Leadbetter, Norton, Philbrook, Pierce, Roberts, Smith, and Vinal. By 18OO the population was 86O on both Islands. In 1846 the North Island was "set off" to become North Haven. The population of the South Island, Vinalhaven, reached its peak of 2855 in 188O.

avene, batalay, dareco, danos, snunney, rodgerg, cfreire, Kielia, skippy007, jusninasirun, fulvio52, zmey, Charo, mumek has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekEarth members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekEarth members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To batalay: Paddlergunbud 2 07-02 22:13
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

  • Great 
  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1453 W: 80 N: 1837] (6910)
  • [2008-07-01 20:23]

hello Tom,
picture-perfect photo with your unique "signature" - the kayak just in the right place to make a natural frame, I like it a lot. the red boat is a great colour accent against the silver gray water, this is a lovely addition to your collection of Vinalhaven photos.

regards,
Kristine

Hello Tom,

A beautifully composed shot on the mirror like water. The red hull of the small boat adds superb highlight, and the note is highly informative.

I remember the bow of the small boat/kayak from another photograph you took. Are you paddling?

Warm regards,

Bulent

Hello Tom,

An interesting place and picturesque photo locations!
Thanks to the kayak we get some fine view from the seaside, showing what the sailors see when they return home...
This is a fine frame with many interesting details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

  • Great 
  • aadilj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2005 W: 62 N: 1645] (11874)
  • [2008-07-01 23:17]

Absolutely lovely note and aa superb composition with so much packed in the frame. I like the tones and the colours that you have managed along with the beauty of the place

  • Great 
  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1936 W: 53 N: 763] (12566)
  • [2008-07-02 0:44]

A very nice pov and superb color and reflection. The one building looks like a barn :) TFS and have a great day!

  • Great 
  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3653 W: 84 N: 5517] (21510)
  • [2008-07-02 0:47]

Hello Tom,
one more beautiful shot from Vinalhaven island.Nice perspective and POV of the port with the reflactions on the water to be recorded perfect.I like the native houses as the prow of the boat in the foreground, that create depth in the field.Informative your brief history.Well done.

Have a nice day,Danos

Merhaba Tom
Beautiful colours and reflections.Wonderful lovely houses and boats.Well done.
Best regards.
KaDiR

Hello Tom,
A well composed scene with some interesting reflections. The red boat is a definite bonus bringing a splash of colour to contrast with the dominant grey tones. Excellent clarity.

Hi Tom
il est beau ce port de pêche vu du lac, les couleurs et les détails sont superbes, bravo.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

Another nice one Tom, these scenes of rural costal Maine are just as relaxing as they can be, peaceful maybe. Color and detail are fine and again the prow sets this oneoff nicely.

Greg

Hi Tom,
I agree with the Kristine's words about your signature. The picture is wonderful very well composed with marvelous reflections, definition, colors and contrasts. Your note is very interesting and informative, too. Great work. Regards, Consuelo

I like the kayak in the foreground conveying a sense of i'm actually riding it leading us towards the beautiful houses of Vinalhaven. Well done.

Helo Tom
ASnother one from Vinalhaven and this time from a intresthing position
Apsolut great
Thanks
Cheers,Braca

  • Great 
  • Kielia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 533 W: 0 N: 849] (3039)
  • [2008-07-02 10:37]

Hi Tom,
I also like your "handwriting" very much, for example the framing by the kayak, the clear colours and the relaxed atmosphere of the harbour. Wish I was there!
Best regards
Harriet

Hi Tom, A very picturesque scene, Beautiful homes, lovely trees in BG, water, mirror like reflections, red hulled boat, your signature kayak, all very well captured in fine detail & colour. Interesting & very informative note.
Well done.
Thanks
Santo

Hello Tom. What I like best about the composition here is the gray sky. The reflection and the red boat is so striking balances well in the frame. Very good shot displaying stunning architecture and the mood around the place. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Good morning, Tom.
Vinalhaven sure looks like a little jewel and your pictures do full justice to it.
I specially love your light management in this one, those silver-grey tones are pretty unique and greatly atmospheric.
A well balanced composition, perfectly framed, with lovely reflections and that red hulled boat to provide the colorful final touch.
Good job, my friend. Thanks for sharing!
Have a wonderful day, I'll be seeing you soon.
Ciao,
Fulvio.

Hello Tom,

A very, very beautiful photo with a composition very well balanced: a ggod FG with the boat, the river, the houses and another boats.
The good use of light gives contrats, nice colors and especially superb reflections in the water.
regards,
Roger

  • Great 
  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1376 W: 102 N: 1430] (5540)
  • [2008-07-03 7:44]

hey there, Tom

let me leave my green token of appreciation to this one too. no need to put a signature on a photo if a kayak's tip is in it :)) it's Tom's! love the silvery mood in this one. and the red accent of course; and the condensed history presentation. good work!

regards,
kristaps

  • Great 
  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2637 W: 22 N: 5433] (21393)
  • [2008-07-13 17:07]

Hi Tom,
Superb sharpness and composition. I like that red boat that contrasts with the colors tenuous environment. Well done.
Cordialmente,
Charo

Soft colors and peaceful ambience are your trademark. The particular of your ship is very well done, beautiful trembling water with reflexion.
Wishes, Diana

  • Great 
  • mumek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2216 W: 27 N: 2399] (16078)
  • [2008-07-16 2:59]

Good morning Tom!
Another great picture taken from your kayak. You captured a very nice natural colours in this beautiful composition. I like the view at the shore with lobster traps and houses. Thanks for interesting history of Vinalhaven .
best regards
ziggy

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF