Keywords: Submarines
Item 149059
Captured Italian submarine, Portland, 1944
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1944 Location: Portland Media: Film negative
Item 149058
Captured Italian submarine docked in Portland, 1944
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1944 Location: Portland Media: Film negative
Exhibit
The Doris Hamlin, a four-masted schooner built at the Frye-Flynn Shipyard in Harrington, was one of the last vessels launched there, marking the decline of a once vigorous shipbuilding industry in Washington County.
Exhibit
Passamaquoddy Indians from Washington County traveled to Portland in 1920 to take part in the Maine Centennial Exposition. They set up an "Indian Village" at Deering Oaks Park.
Site Page
Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Redmen's Hall
"… that housed the projector and playing 'submarine' as a child. In the late 1940's, the building was already in disrepair with a caving floor. There…"
Site Page
Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century
"… all night vigils in search of German boats and submarines. Surry Historical Society As with all wars, there were some profitable areas."
Story
Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.
Story
Senator Susan Deschambault: not afraid to take on challenges
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
Honoring her family's small business roots and community service through her own unconventional path
