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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Shipbuilders - 1780s

"… - 1780s Map of the Georges River, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society By the time Thomaston was incorporated in 1777, several…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"In 1630, long before vessels were actually being built in Thomaston, English ships were navigating the George's River to reach the dense inland…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Today

"… Today Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Co., Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Today Thomaston continues to ride on the cutting edge…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861

"Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861 Thomaston Bank, Stereo View, Thomaston, ca. 1865Thomaston Historical Society Due to a financial crisis in…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The End of Wooden Shipbuilding - 1910 to 1950

"She was the last large vessel to hail from Thomaston and the last barkentine built on the coast. “Reine Marie Stewart,” sailing out of Panama, was…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"During this period, Thomaston Down Easters, designed with fewer sails that required smaller crews and built with larger and deeper hulls, greatly…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900

"… Historical Society D&E also competed in the shipbuilding business. Thomas W. Dunn, John Elliot and George Elliot built ships under the name of E…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Home

"The Thomaston Narrative tells the story of Thomaston, from our beginnings as a settlement called 'Lincoln' to modern day."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880

"By the 1880s, Thomaston was deemed to be one of the wealthiest towns in the nation due to the influence of shipbuilding."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"… in Thomaston, becoming one of the most prominent shipbuilders in Thomaston history. His ships were known around the world, distinguished by a broad…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"The Thomaston Public Library is the fourth member of Thomaston's group. Located in the Thomaston Academy Building, the library was recently renovated…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870

"… the War was devastating for the Thomaston shipbuilding industry, once it ended, business slowly returned and some 30 vessels were launched between…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"Thomaston Bank, Stereo View, Thomaston, ca. 1865Thomaston Historical Society The Thomaston Bank was established in 1825 at the Lower Corner on the…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"It is believed by many that the name of Thomaston was selected in honor of Major General John Thomas of Massachusetts, an officer who died the…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

"1960Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston has long been known for the impressive homes lining its tree-lined streets."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"He was Inspector of the State Prison in Thomaston, took an active interest in town affairs and was involved in the schools and the Theological…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915

"… 1915Thomaston Historical Society In addition to shipbuilding, the lime quarry industry- now cement production - continues to be a source of…"

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Building Boom, early 19th century

"Shipyards created employment for every trade related to shipbuilding, and Thomaston’s population rapidly expanded as a direct result."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"He is one of Thomaston’s earliest shipbuilders, credited with building at least two ships. General Henry Knox built coasters as early as 1796…"

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

"… this structure as a model for the Knox Mansion in Thomaston. Swan sought out laborers (preferably Protestant families) to cultivate the land and…"

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

"… sixty days after its launch at Watts Shipyard in Thomaston. According to Peter Dow Bachelder in his book Ships and Maritime Disasters of the Maine…"