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This collection of 2 photo albums of about 150 photographs and 2 composition notebooks of captain's logs chronicle the waterlogged life of R.D. "Pete Culler," who was a proponent of traditional wooden small sailing craft. He was well-known in sailing circles and there is more information on him at the end of this write-up. The dates of the items here range between 1928-1951. You can feel that you are along on the adventure as they dally up and down America's East Coast. Captain Culler brought friends and family along for his nautical ventures. He also enlists their help in construction and repairs of boat projects. This is told through photographs and diary entries. They include: A porthole shaped album (with a diameter of 11") made of wood with circular pages, encompasses the winter of 1940-1941. The captain and his presumed lover spend the cold months traversing the warm waters of Florida. "The Prospector" is purchased in Fort Lauderdale and along the way they put sweat equity into turning this… Read More