Keywords: maritime products
Item 34705
Cedar and sisal buoy, Scarborough, ca. 1953
Contributed by: Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Date: circa 1953 Location: Scarborough Media: Wood, sisal
Item 12753
Label for Canned Fish Product, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Sedgwick-Brooklin Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Brooksville; Brooklin Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
The Irish on the Docks of Portland
Many of the dockworkers -- longshoremen -- in Portland were Irish or of Irish descent. The Irish language was spoken on the docks and Irish traditions followed, including that of giving nicknames to the workers, many of whose given names were similar.
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.
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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 3 of 4
"… that the Scarborough Marsh will remain a highly productive ecosystem and wildlife habitat. Looking for Educator Resources for this exhibit?"
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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4
"… of the building and progress through different production stations (welding, wood, machine, and paint shops) and exit on the other side of the…"
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Maine and the Atlantic World Slave Economy
by Seth Goldstein
How Maine's historic industries are tied to slavery
