We’re really excited to be included in the Maine Atlas along with other true icons of Maine!
#maineatlas #pophamcolony #historyingenuitycommunity #maine
#flagshipofthesagadahocIn August 1607, an extraordinary chapter of Maine — and American — history began at the mouth of the Kennebec River. English colonists established the Popham, or Sagadahoc, Colony in present-day Phippsburg. The settlement survived only about a year, but before leaving, the colonists accomplished something remarkable: they built the Virginia, recognized as the first English ocean-going vessel constructed in the New World.
More than four centuries later, that shipbuilding legacy lives on. A full-scale reconstruction of Virginia, Maine's First Ship, launched in Bath in 2022, now sails Maine waters as a floating classroom.
This August, discover two connected Maine Atlas 250 Icons and the remarkable story they share:
Popham Colony: www.maine.gov/sos/maineatlas/explore-the-atlas/popham-colony
Maine’s First Ship, Virginia: www.maine.gov/sos/maineatlas/explore-the-atlas/maines-first-ship-virginia
#america250me #maineatlas #maineatlas250 #maine250 #pophamcolony #sagadahoccolony #mainesfirstship #phippsburgmaine #bathmaine #mainehistory #maritimehistory #maineshipbuilding
The light was lovely upriver behind Virginia as she returned to the dock under cloud cover following her evening sail last Friday (8/21). This photo does not do it justice. #sailinginmaine #kennebecriver #bathmaine #1607pinnacevirginia #historyingenuitycommunity
What an interesting sky-clouds!
Is #ThrowbackThursday still a thing? Found this from November of 2022 the other day...
#1607pinnacevirginia #kennebecriver #bathmaine #historyingenuitycommunity
It's apparently National Dog Day. Look at that face and honestly tell me that you are upset about a break from ship photos. Don't worry, we will be back to more #maritimeheritage and #historyingenuitycommunity focused content soon. 🐾
Hot Pot on the horizon: Chinese Hot Pot in celebration of the Harvest Moon on September 26, continuing a Full Moon Dinner tradition at the Bath Freight Shed. Get the details and your tickets at mfship.org/events.
#fullmoondinner #communitydining #harvestmoon #chinesehotpot #eatlocal #historyingenuitycommunity
A break from a day of meetings here meant a bit of sun and a wave to the folks on the Merrymeeting out from Maine Maritime Museum yesterday.
#summerinmaine #kennebecriver #maritimeheritage #bathmaine #historyingenuitycommunity
Hey, Connie!
When will the ship be leaving for the year. Berners in bath was really hoping to get a picture, but we're not meeting until November this year.
Hey I know you Connie