Keywords: riggers
Item 36587
Riggers and Sail Makers banner, Portland, 1841
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1841 Location: Portland Media: Oil on linen
Item 7060
Contributed by: Camden Public Library Date: 1941-05-15 Location: Camden Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Rum, Riot, and Reform - Temperance Membership
"Riggers and Sail Makers banner, Portland, 1841Maine Historical Society Parade Banner for the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, Pump and Block…"
Site Page
Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857
"… sails of the boat) were configured and set up by riggers. A ropewalk situated on the eastern bank of Mill Creek/River supplied rigging and sheets…"
Site Page
Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900
"… vessels underwent a change of design from square-riggers to schooners to stay competitive. Sail plans were greatly reduced, requiring fewer…"
