Tag Archives: Maine
Tug Benjamin Bailey Rolls on Piscataqua River, Two Escape
On Wednesday afternoon, the tug Benjamin Bailey rolled and suddenly capsized in the currents of the Piscataqua River. Fortunately the two crew men aboard managed to escape from the sudden capsize. The tug is owned by Ken Anderson of Riverside … Continue reading
65th Annual Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland Starts August 1!
As far as I am concerned, there are few things, that you can do with your clothes on, that are more enjoyable than sitting on the Maine coast and eating freshly steamed lobster. This Wednesday, August 1st, kicks off five days of … Continue reading
A Day in the Life of a Deckhand on the Schooner Mary Day
Here is a wonderful short video capturing a day in the life of a deckhand on the schooner Mary Day, sailing the coast of Maine. (Looks someone should cut back on the caffeine.) See also our previous post - Happy 50th Birthday … Continue reading
Great Windjammer Race – Rockland to Camden, Maine
Last Friday, 19 schooners sailed from the starting line near the Breakwater Lighthouse in Rockland, Me out into Penobscott, Bay and then into Camden, Me, for the 36th annual Great Windjammer Race. After the breakneck speeds of America’s Cup catamarans, the … Continue reading
Fire on Nuclear Submarine USS Miami in Maine Shipyard
Crew responded to a fire on the nuclear submarine, USS Miami, at around 5:40 PM last night at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This morning, the Navy reports that the fire has been put put. Three shipyard firefighters, two civilian firefighters … Continue reading
Boothbay’s 39th Fisherman’s Festival 2012!
Boothbay is one of my favorite places on the Maine coast. Sadly, I will not be anywhere near by this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so I will miss the 39th Fisherman’s Festival. From the Shrimp Princess Pageant on Friday to … Continue reading
Voices of the Sea: The Poetry and Song of Maine’s Fishermen and Those Who Work on the Water
Not long ago, we posted about the Fisher Poets Gathering in Astoria, Oregon. There are indeed fisherman poets on all coasts and this Thursday, March 15th, the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine is hosting “Voices of the Sea: The Poetry and Song … Continue reading
The Ruth Montgomery Collection at the Penobscot Marine Museum
The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine documents the rich and deep maritime history of the region and the town that was famous for its ship captains. The museum has a wonderful set of on-line, searchable, photography collections documenting the area’s ships, … Continue reading
Lobster Trap Christmas Trees – Christmas Tradition & Friendly Competition
Lobster traps, also known as lobster pots, are ubiquitous around the coastal towns of New England. Around this time of year, Christmas trees built from stacked lobster pots rise in many towns along the coast. With fishermen being fishermen, a friendly competition between the … Continue reading
Sail Power and Steam Museum, Rockland, Maine
The Sail Power and Steam Museum of Rockland, Maine looks like a great little museum. Sail Power and Steam Museum Seu browser não suporta iframes.
Sweetheart Cruise and Sailor’s Valentines
Museums on two coasts have special Valentine’s Days events planned for sailors. The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine is offering a sailor’s valentine workshop for adults on Saturday, Feb. 12, just in time for Valentine’s Day. In San … Continue reading
300th anniversary of the Nottingham Galley wreck on Boon Island
On December 11, 1710, the English ship Nottingham Galley came ashore on Boon Island, off Cape Neddick, Maine, stranding its 14 man crew, of whom four would subsequently die. It became one of the best known shipwrecks in New England … Continue reading
Is the Aircraft Carrier USS John F. Kennedy too big for Portland?
We have previously posted about efforts to permanently moor the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy in Portland, Maine. The Navy is is considering proposals from Portland and Rhode Island. Many in Portland are not happy at the prospect … Continue reading
Energy from Waves in Oregon and Maine
Two projects are underway in Maine and Oregon to produce energy from ocean waves. Ocean Renewable Power Company, in Maine, is using horizontal turbines to capture the energy of ebbing and flooding tides. Initial tests have met or exceeded their targets … Continue reading
Camden’s Windjammer Festival Starts Friday
Camden, Maine’s Windjammer Festival starts Friday, September 3rd, and runs through Sunday. Camden’s harbor always seemed to me to be a windjammer festival on virtually any summer day so this gathering of the Maine Windjammer fleet and the dockside Maritime Heritage Fair should be quite an … Continue reading
