Keywords: King's mast agent
Item 100308
Contributed by: Tate House Museum Date: circa 1765 Location: Windham; Portland Media: Brass
Item 100339
Bone-handled fork, Portland, ca. 1760
Contributed by: Tate House Museum Date: circa 1760 Location: Portland Media: Bone, metal
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family
Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.
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