Maine Memory Network

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"About Us Grindle Point Lighthouse X TEAM ISLESBORO’S PROCESS From the start, Islesboro stressed student participation and community involvement."

Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 2 of 2

"The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation The committee sent a similar address to the citizens of Maine urging them to support…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 1 of 2

"The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation Overwhelmingly dedicated to independence from Britain, Mainers quieted any murmurs of…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Final Vote

"The Final Vote William Williamson to Joseph Williamson on the final vote for separation, Boston, 1819Maine Historical Society For several…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - After the War: The First Victory for Separationists

"After the War: The First Victory for Separationists The "Boxer" and "Enterprise," Monhegan, 1831 This painting depicts an 1813 battle between…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"Maine in the 17th Century Map of New England and New York, ca. 1676 Largely an unexplored territory by European settlers, 17th century Maine…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma William P. Preble to William King regarding Missouri Compromise, Portland, 1820 Although delighted by…"

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

"Except for those willing to risk their ships for considerable profits, the shipping industry was immobilized. <-Prev."

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men

"His son, E.G. Pierce, built many fine ships on the Kennebec, and another son, Eben, in 1865 invented one of the deadliest whaling weapons ever…"

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

"In the following year, only two ships were produced, one appropriately named “General McLellan,” after the popular major general, who reorganized the…"

Historic Hallowell - Transportation Challenge

"Transfer to the ships was done at the granite wharf near the intersection of Water and Temples Streets."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 8, pages 135-150

"… Among the topic and personalities are: Transport ship Charles Thomas Transport ship John Rice 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Col. Russell B."

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilding

"Russ believes the "blank" above was for a ship of at least 150 tons. The largest ship launched at the City Wharf Shipyard in the 1850's was in excess…"

Historic Hallowell - Commerce on the Kennebec

"… schooners and steamboats, hazardous ice cutting, shipping, whaling, and also the waterfront. This exhibit was created in 2011 by the 7th Grade…"

Historic Hallowell - Transportation

"Once the ship was at the dock, the cotton was brought up to the mill by horse and wagon. When the cotton was shipped out, they were brought to other…"

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

"Building Boom, early 19th century Ship Samuel Watts, Rounding the Beacon, Thomaston, Maine 1970Thomaston Historical Society With the arrival…"

Lincoln, Maine - Eastern Manufacturing Company, Lincoln, ca. 1920 - Page 1 of 2

"… is a conveyor belt that put wood in a box car and shipped it to Brewer. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"Timbers could be laid down on the shores for ships and then easily launched upon completion. The first records of ships being built are in 1787 when…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - U.S. Flagship Hartford

"We also learned about artillery onboard the ship. We also learned more about the captain of this ship. This is a secondary resource."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812

"Both American ships burned in the Penobscot at Hampden, either set afire by their own crews or by the British."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Shipyards

"There are records of many ships built between 1793 and 1872, when the completion of the schooner Isabel marked the end of Hampden’s shipbuilding…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Paine House

"… wharves on the river and had a very successful shipping business for several years. He carried on a successful trade in a store on the site of the…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 2 of 2

"… that was on the Kennebec is like a dock where ships could come and go. The wharf was located on Water Street."

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

"Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s Ship Frank F. Curling, Thomaston, 1878Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston’s waterfront has seen…"