Maine's First Ship

June 27th, 9:43 am

Headed home. Virginia is leaving Boothbay Harbor to return to her home dock in the City of Ships, Bath, Maine. Expected arrival is in the 7-8pm range tonight (Saturday, June 27) depending on conditions, of course. We wish her & her crew fair wainds!
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Maine's First Ship

June 27th, 9:04 am

Just in from Boothbay Harbor: today's crew is ready to push off and bring Virginia back to her home dock. Capt. JB expects arrival in Bath about 7 or 8pm if all goes well. Fair Winds!
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Maine's First Ship

June 26th, 9:59 am

You might see some of our volunteer docents if you visit Virginia at the Public Landing in Boothbay Harbor today, 10am-3pm, or you might spot some of our volunteer sailors bringing Virginia home to Bath on Saturday. You might not see the many behind-the-scenes volunteers who put in countless hours working on projects on and for Virginia or for our museum space in the Bath Freight Shed--they even renovated a store room into an office space for us. Then there are the folks who plan the programs and events; do the fundraising; write the policies, procedures, and grant applications; sew the historical costumes; stuff the envelopes and hang the posters around town... Here's to those who made our participation in Windjammer Days possible, in every way. Thank you! #nonprofitsmakecommunitiesbetter #volunteersmakeithappen #1607pinnacevirginia #community #historyingenuitycommunity ... See MoreSee Less

Maine's First Ship

June 25th, 6:07 am

After yesterday's Parade of Sail, Virginia settled in at the Boothbay Harbor Public Landing where she will be receiving guests, 10am-3pm, today & tomorrow (Thursday, June 25, & Friday, June 26) as part of Windjammer Days 2026 festivities. Come say hi and check out this volunteer-crafted reconstruction of the #1607pinnacevirginia inspired by the original Virginia of Sagadahock built at the Popham Colony in 1607-1608. #historyingenuitycommunity #boothbayharborwindjammerdays #summerinmaine #mainehistoryandheritage ... See MoreSee Less

Maine's First Ship

June 24th, 6:07 pm

Virginia was just glowing last night after arriving for Boothbay Harbor's Windjammer Days. Capture some of those good summertime vibes for yourself--join us in Boothbay Harbor. We'll be welcoming visitors at the Public Landing on Thursday, June 25, & Friday, June 26, 10am-3pm. #summerinmaine can be short--make the most of it! And there's still time to join us for tonight's lecture at 7pm in Bath, details at mfship.org/events. #1607pinnacevirginia #boothbayharborwindjammerdays #maritimeheritage #historyingenuitycommunity ... See MoreSee Less