by maineseacoast | Oct 2, 2017 | Island Health, Island Outreach, News, Sunbeam
Sunbeam V Captain Michael Johnson sent these photos and update on the morning of September 29, 2017.
STONINGTON, ME — This is about the mid-way point for Sunbeam V dry dock. Take a look at the photos. The first photo shows one of several areas of rust under the flooring being repaired. The second is the replacement of the foggy pilot house window. The third is a random exterior shot. The fourth photo is the old leaking grey water tank being replaced. The fifth is Sunbeam V engineer Storey King’s dryer duct cleaning project — which was more extensive than expected. The final photo is the dismantled Sunbeam V hallway where the grey water tank is located.
Everything is going reasonably well with the exception of more extensive rust found on the hull under the grey water tank. That rust is being assessed/addressed early next week.
As long as the weather holds, we should launch as scheduled on October 12th.
by maineseacoast | Sep 16, 2017 | Island Health, Island Outreach, Maine Seacoast Mission, News, Sunbeam
STONINGTON, Me — The Mission’s 74-foot steel-hulled Sunbeam V is hauled in annually to keep ahead of its structural integrity and cosmetics. Think of it as the boat’s annual physical. While in dry dock last year the Sunbeam V had a new bow thruster installed, giving the boat better sideways motion when approach certain harbors and docks.
Generally the dry docked Sunbeam V has its paint — top and bottom — renewed. Any rust developed anywhere since last year is sanded and painted. The overhaul work is done or supervised by Captain Michael Johnson and Engineer Storey King.
Island Health director Sharon Daley, and Island Outreach director Douglas Cornman continue their island community work, traveling on other boats, ferries, and planes.
by maineseacoast | Sep 6, 2017 | Island Outreach, News, Sunbeam
NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — The Sunbeam and crew took a group from Birch Bay Retirement Village on a cruise along Somes Sound this afternoon. Though it wasn’t the sunniest of days, our guests still had a wonderful time on the water, feasting on Jillian’s goodies. You can see that Captain Mike had a good time too, photo bombing the group’s “end-of-the-cruise” photo.
Peace,
Douglas Cornman
Director of Island Outreach
Maine Seacoast Mission – Sunbeam V
by maineseacoast | Aug 23, 2017 | Island Outreach, News, Sunbeam
islandinstitute.org
Lighthouse ‘Friends’ from Isle au Haut, Swan’s Island become friends
RESTORATION CHALLENGES BUOYED BY SHARED INFORMATION ON VISITS
BY TOM GROENING
POSTED AUGUST 22, 2017
The friendships were fostered by the outreach work of the Sunbeam, the Maine Seacoast Mission boat that provides services to remote islands.
Last summer, members of the Friends of Isle au Haut Lighthouse traveled to Swan’s Island, courtesy of the Sunbeam, and last month, it was the Swan’s Island lighthouse group that traveled to Isle au Haut.
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by maineseacoast | Aug 20, 2017 | Island Outreach, News, Sunbeam
Sunbeam Virtual Tour
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Please check the Sunbeam Island Services Schedule Calendar for any schedule changes due to weather conditions or other considerations.
Questions about Island Health Services and Telemedicine? Please contact Director of Island Health Services Sharon Daley, RN.
For other inquiries about the Sunbeam, contact Director of Island Outreach Douglas Cornman.
by maineseacoast | Aug 16, 2017 | Events, Island Outreach, Sunbeam
NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — The Frenchboro Lobster Dinner festival was wonderful, despite the rainy morning. The event was not as well attended because of the weather, but the church council and other event organizers remained optimistic and ever cheerful that the proceeds will cover the church’s annual expenses.
It goes without saying that the lobster and homemade pies were out-of-this-world!!! The Sunbeam V was comfortably full of passengers and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
I am already looking forward to next year!!
Cheers,
Douglas Cornman
Director of Island Outreach
