Maine's First Ship is dedicated to building and operating a reconstruction of Virginia, the first English ship built in the Americas in 1607. Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Maine's early shipbuilding heritage, the Popham Colony, and its relationship with the Wabanaki. We are located in the Bath Freight Shed about 10 miles north of the original Popham Colony site.

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Maine's First Ship

January 18th, 9:19 am

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Our first deck puddle - proof that the caulkers know what they're doing! ... See MoreSee Less

Our first deck puddle - proof that the caulkers know what theyre doing!
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How will you guys clean up the extra black goo? Sikaflex, pitch, whatever it is.

Maine's First Ship

January 14th, 12:19 pm

Maine's First Ship

With the Visitor Center closed due to COVID-19, all you can see is the work on the wharf going on in the Kennebec. We had some problems setting the supports for the MFS wharf in the Kennebec, but we have declared victory and we are now ready for the spring. Of course we still need to build the floats for the wharf, and acquire the ramp.

You can keep track of the progress of Virginia on the MFS website: mfship.org/status . ... See MoreSee Less

With the Visitor Center closed due to COVID-19, all you can see is the work on the wharf going on in the Kennebec. We had some problems setting the supports for the MFS wharf in the Kennebec, but we have declared victory and we are now ready for the spring. Of course we still need to build the floats for the wharf, and acquire the ramp. You can keep track of the progress of Virginia on the MFS website: mfship.org/status .
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Wonderful progress!

Pandemic of lies. Un-plug your TV.

Maine's First Ship

January 6th, 4:08 pm

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Take a peek at the progress of the last few months in the MFS winter newsletter
mfship.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MFS-Newsletter-Winter-2020.pdf
Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2021. ... See MoreSee Less

Take a peek at the progress of the last few months in the MFS winter newsletter https://mfship.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MFS-Newsletter-Winter-2020.pdf Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2021.
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Check out what Maine’s First Ship has been up to! Incredible! Thanks Allison!

Maine's First Ship

December 25th, 9:06 am

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Wishing all a safe and happy Christmas. ... See MoreSee Less

Wishing all a safe and happy Christmas.
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Maine's First Ship

December 21st, 11:17 am

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Solstice greetings from all at Maine's First Ship. ... See MoreSee Less

Solstice greetings from all at Maines First Ship.
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Maine's First Ship

December 11th, 6:07 am

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Here's the story of how Head Rigger Jim Nelson coordinated the creation of a wreath for the Midcoast Tree Auction . Visit www.charityauction.bid/MidcoastTreeAuction to place your bid for this--and other great auction lots--by 9pm Saturday, December 12. ... See MoreSee Less

Heres the story of how Head Rigger Jim Nelson coordinated the creation of a wreath for the Midcoast Tree Auction . Visit www.charityauction.bid/MidcoastTreeAuction to place your bid for this--and other great auction lots--by 9pm Saturday, December 12.
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Wait a minute! I’m what? 😡

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