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Ship Builders trade banner, Portland, 1841

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1841 Location: Portland Media: Oil on linen

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The Schooner "Pendleton Sisters," Islesboro, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Islesboro Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Islesboro Media: Photographic print

Big Timber: the Mast Trade

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.

Moosehead Steamboats

After the canoe, steamboats became the favored method of transportation on Moosehead Lake. They revolutionized movement of logs and helped promote tourism in the region.

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"The yard goods sold at the store he operated at Newbury Neck came from Boston, New York and other ports in ships which Coggins owned."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"… distinguished citizen, merchant, farmer, and ship builder. Three of his children became major public figures."