Wiscasset's Arctic Connection


In the dory, Wiscasset, 1926

In the dory, Wiscasset, 1926
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Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media

The women were not part of the scientific investigations.

They spent time fishing, rowing and visiting native populations in their villages.

At one point, two walruses approached the three women, who quickly left the area, avoiding the potentially aggressive walruses.

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