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Photographs by Abraham A. Schechter

Photographs by Abraham A. Schechter

During the preparation for OpSail 2000, archivist Abraham A. Schechter had been the senior technician and master printer at the reknowned custom lab Portland Photographics, located at 85 York Street- near the Portland waterfront. He was able to make these images close to the sailing ships, before the crowds arrived. He used Ilford HP-5 film, developed in Agfa Rodinal developer.
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  • Bow of the schooner Californian, at OpSail 2000 by Abraham A. Schechter

    Bow of the schooner Californian, at OpSail 2000

  • Detail of schooner Harvey Gamage, OpSail 2000 by Abraham A. Schechter

    Detail of schooner Harvey Gamage, OpSail 2000

  • Portland harbor, during OpSail 2000 preparation by Abraham A. Schechter

    Portland harbor, during OpSail 2000 preparation

  • Sailing ships in Portland harbor, OpSail 2000 by Abraham A. Schechter

    Sailing ships in Portland harbor, OpSail 2000

  • Sailing ships near Maine State Pier, OpSail 2000 by Abraham A. Schechter

    Sailing ships near Maine State Pier, OpSail 2000

  • Schooner Harvey Gamage, at OpSail 2000 by Abraham A. Schechter

    Schooner Harvey Gamage, at OpSail 2000

  • Schooner, the California at OpSail 2000 by Abraham A. Schechter

    Schooner, the California at OpSail 2000

  • Tall ships Larinda, and the Californian at OpSail 2000 by Abraham A. Schechter

    Tall ships Larinda, and the Californian at OpSail 2000

 
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