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Item 9436
Title: Contract for shipbuilding, Samuel M. Knight, 1854
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1854-02-13
Location: Falmouth
Media: Ink on paper
Item 15052
Title: Framing Chisel
Contributed by: Davistown Museum
Location: Cherryfield
Media: forged iron and steel
Item 10679
Title: Schooner Savannah and builders, Kennebunkport, 1901
Contributed by: Brick Store Museum
Date: 1901
Location: Kennebunkport
Media: Photograph
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Canoes, Schooners and the Down-Easter
Maine has a long history of boat and ship-building, spurred by the timber resources and the many sheltered ports along the coast. Shipping and trade were especially important in Maine in the 19th century.
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Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
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Maine's first governor, William King, was arguably the most influential figure in Maine's achieving statehood in 1820. Although he served just one year as the Governor of Maine, he was instrumental in establishing the new state's constitution and setting up its governmental infrastructure.