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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"The Honorable Edward O’Brien and Captain Samuel Watts were two of the most successful shipyard owners, both of whom were among seven of the nation’s…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The "Edward O'Brien", the "Washington B. Thomas", & "Edna Hoyt"

"Her captain was forced to sell his ship and return home, thus ending the saga of Thomaston’s famed wooden ships. <-Prev."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century

"… Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Captain Charles Ranlett House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society An…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Along the Waterfront

"Captain Berlin on the S.S. Isaac T. Mann, Portland, 1924Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Fishermen aboard Herb Pick's motor boat…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - U.S. Flagship Hartford

"We also learned more about the captain of this ship. This is a secondary resource. Haze Gray & Underway - Naval History and Photography."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"… Public Library An example of this were Captain Benjamin Hooper and his sea coast patrol company "to Defend the Sea Coast in the Colony of the…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilding

"Russ believes the "blank" above was for a ship of at least 150 tons. The largest ship launched at the City Wharf Shipyard in the 1850's was in excess…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"Captain George Waymouth arrived in 1605 and left a cross where the river trends westward. Early roads were little more than footpaths."

Blue Hill, Maine - Shipbuilding: An Important Early Industry

"After the marriage, Captain Chase took his new wife on the newly built ship, the Bride. Another story goes that when they hit a large storm that…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"… In 1605, after making landfall at Monhegan, Captain Waymouth re-anchored his ship Archangel off the islands at the base of the St."

Historic Hallowell - Whaling

"… The ships managing owner was Job Pierce, and the captain was John Johnson. The register length of the Lively was 68’4”, the breadth was 22’4 1/2”…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"Within a year, Captain Simon Shibles built a ship with Maxcy and Mathews on his land north of the Narrows."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 1 of 2

"The captains of the ships were middle class, and they lived higher on the hill. Joppa ran from Temple St. to the Vaughan Stream."

Historic Hallowell - Seaport on the Kennebec

"… as 'non compos', and every man over thirty who was not called Captain had forfeited the respect of the community." The next step in our journey."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"… Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society In 1823 Captain Richard Robinson acquired rights to the wharves and stores on the lower bank on Knox Street…"

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

"Captain Candage, one of 52 Blue Hill ship captains of the era, went to sea at 18 years of age and worked his way up to commanding clipper ships…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Early Settlement

"Captain John Crosby (later a general) came to the area in 1775 from Woolwich. Captain Crosby is known to have participated in the Revolutionary War."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"Ice was even shipped away to countries like Cuba and the West Indies. Usually the ice was shipped to nearby cities like Boston."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"Ice was even shipped away to countries like Cuba and the West Indies. Usually the ice was shipped to nearby cities like Boston."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"The hotel was built by Captain John Patten, on Shaw's Point. According to the [pride of bath] article, the four story building, with 80 rooms, cost…"

Historic Hallowell - Logging

"Ryan Sinclair's Interview with Captain Arthur Moore   The Steam and Boom Company, incorporated on March 29, 1836 in Hallowell along the Kennebec…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Woodrow Wilson

"… Great Depression and his experiences as a ship captain. Woodrow Wilson, clip one  Clip 1: Kristen Sawyer: What do you remember about the thirties…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Guiding Services for Sport Hunters

"… of sight of land, Assuming he was in trouble, the captain stopped his ship, only to find that the Passamaquoddy paddler simply wanted matches to…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History From a 7th Grade Perspective

"Captain Arthur Moore came to school and gave interviews which can be found in the Commerce on the Kennebec exhibit."