Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men

"… the deadliest whaling weapons ever devised, the “bomb lance” harpoon. In 1852, another son, Captain Job Pierce, built the whaling ship “Lively” in…"

Historic Hallowell - Whaling

"… Pierce, from Hallowell, was the creator of the “bomb lance” harpoon, which is a whaling tool that has been used since 1865."

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"… ArmbandBangor Historical Society After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Block Wardens were assigned to help carry out the tasks related to protecting…"

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… injuries that might occur from an invasion or bombing A look out station, with the code name Esther 74, was erected at Morgan's Bay."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… immigrants, witness to the aftermath of the bombing of Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, and Surry resident--wanted to do his part to promote world peace…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"… his house and threatened his wife with a fake bomb. And, in 1999, he was nearly killed by a van while he was taking a walk."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… the worse worst American naval defeat until the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Islesboro was still controlled by Great Britain in 1780 and…"