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Captain Lewis Mitchell, Portland, ca. 1855

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"… of Captain Lewis Mitchell of Portland, a veteran shipmaster whose career spanned from 1834 to 1879. The tintype of bearded Captain William…"

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Blue Hill Inn construction, Blue Hill, 1892

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"… buy the former home of Captain Thomas Coggin, a shipmaster who had commanded several Blue Hill vessels."

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Captain John W. Kane, Blue Hill, ca. 1900

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… immeasurably sad in the sight of a grandson of a shipmaster shingling the roof of a summer cottage for his livelihood and there was something…"

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Survey Chart, Islesboro, 1884

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… spanning three generations of highly successful shipmasters, owners and builders, starting with Captain Mark Pendleton (1811-1888) and continuing…"