Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"Chebacco boats were larger, two-masted vessels. These boats were after cod and haddock, the only marketable fish at the time."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Stores

"… Society Stock for the stores would arrive by boat. In 1894 when the first steamboat began a daily trip between Swan’s Island and Rockland…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"Transportation was taken over by individual boat owners, who served as an on-demand ferry system. "Sunbeam" as a car ferry, Swan's Island, ca."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"By 1890 prices grew higher and boats grew larger as the easy to reach lobsters closer inland grew scarce."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… of Bass Harbor for convenience, and the current boat, Captain Henry Lee, can carry up to seventeen vehicles and makes multiple daily trips year…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"Travel of any distance was usually via boat or horseback. The arrival of the train, and later the trolley, allowed residents greater flexibility of…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 2 of 2

"The Coast Guard could not get lines on the boat the first day, but they were successful at high tide the next day."

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

"Travel was mainly by foot, horseback, boat or stagecoach until the mid-1800 arrival of trains. In 1842 the Eastern Railroad built a line connecting…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Dance

"Islanders would plan ballroom dances using the Odd Fellows Hall or they would travel to other towns where a dance was being held."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Seaside Hall

"… point in Swan's Island history, people rarely traveled outside of their own communities. A resident of Atlantic would rely on Atlantic stores, the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Ocean View Hotel

"… in other parts of the island would sometimes travel to the Harbor (Swan's Island village) and stay at the hotel before catching the steamboat in…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"… world was kept at a distance by the means of travel during the time period. Today it can be kept at a distance; a ferry distance."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"Boats of all sizes and types, from rowboats and small sailboats, to fishing boats were used for this purpose."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"… to another; and if marks were cut just right, the traveler could find his way after dark. Later, branches and trees were cleared from the paths to…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"Whether travelling by foot, bike, boat or car to a function or a solitary beach, the gift of being on the island in the summer is as precious as the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Welcome

"… visitor, an educator, or a curious "virtual traveler," we invite you to discover the rich history of Scarborough by exploring this vibrant website…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"… with one another, allowing passengers to travel greater distances. People could live in the smaller towns outside of Portland, yet be able to work…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"… Scarborough Middle School students invite you to travel back in time to witness the evolution of a variety of things found in any Scarborough…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"In the heyday of the trolley, one could travel south as far as Philadelphia or north to Bangor and beyond using connecting lines."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"Fall and spring it traveled on wheels and in the winter on runners.The number of school children riding school buses in Scarborough has risen…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… representatives, laundries, express service, boat yards, livery stables and blacksmith shops were all present and island-based."

Blue Hill, Maine - Brooksville to Castine Ferry, 1907

"… Hill Public Library Description A ferry boat that traveled from Brooksville to Castine, 1907 View additional information about this…"

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… around 10:30 at night, there would be lobster boat lights flashing all along the Neck and the boats would come in, off-load liquor, and load it…"

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… maintained all night vigils in search of German boats and submarines. Surry Historical Society As with all wars, there were some profitable…"