Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Staples, Johnson & Co. (Marblehead Boat Yard) advertisements |
Dates |
1930-1956 |
Extent |
1 folder in MS999 Box 5 |
ID Number |
MS999 StaplesJohnsonCo |
Admin/Biographical History |
Established in 1922 by Herbert Johnson and Frank Staples. Built a range of personal/pleasure boats, which were sold by outlets across the country and in boating magazines such as "Yachting". Operated until the late 1930’s, before the outbreak of WWII, at which point the business closed for the duration. It was re-vitalized after the war under the name Marblehead Boat Yard (1946-1962). In May 1962 the boat yard burned to the ground and the business closed. Marblehead employee Earl Rumery then opened Rumery's Boat Yard later that year, which is still in business (2022). |
Scope & Content |
Advertisement clippings for boats built by the Biddeford ship yard from the 1930's through the 1950's which appeared in boating magazines, including Yachting. No. 1 (size: 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.): 'A "34" that's as RUGGED and SAFE as a 40-footer...and seems even more roomy!' Yachting, p.193, February 1930. No. 2 (size: 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.): "In the Long Run--". Yachting, p.141, May 1931. No. 3 (size: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.): 'Marblehead "34"'. [Magazine not known], 1930. No. 4 (size: 6 x 5 in.): 'New! Marblehead "26"'. [Magazine not known], 1940. No. 5 (size: 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.): 'NOW THERE ARE THREE FAMOUS MARBLEHEAD 23's'. [Magazine not known, p.262], 1956. |
Source |
Renee L. Burkett |
Credit line |
Gift of Renee L. Burkett |
Local Subjects |
Biddeford businesses Shipbuilding Ships Pool Road Marblehead Boatyard Staples, Johnson & Company |