As a new year launches, we share a wish for fair winds and following seas.
As always, much appreciation to the many photographers, amateurs & pros, who have shared their images.🙏
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You can learn about Maine's First Ship, the organization and the 1607 pinnace Virginia; our history and the history of the Popham Colony; programs & events including video of past lecture presentations and the 2022 launch, and much more on our website, mfship.org. You can see the various areas in which volunteers work and understand how much the contributions of our donor-members mean to this project. If you believe that the people are the heart of an organization, you may be interested to also learn that many of our hands-on construction/maintenance volunteers regularly provide financial support as well, some quite generously, and we have committed board members who will attend meetings and plan for the future plus step in to clean the bathroom when needed. We invite you to join this dedicated crewe and take part in this unique endeavor. Thank you for your support and all best wishes for the coming year. #community #historyingenuitycommunity
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Happy Christmas from Maine's First Ship!
Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas my Friends at Maine’s First Ship-“The Virginia”.
You may have missed the opportunity to visit with Maine's First Ship authors in person, but their books are here in the Bath Freight Shed. Saturday during the Bath Farmers' Market 9am-noon you can still buy some unique and fun gifts for friends, family, and for those who love our pretty pinnace!
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What makes an MFS rigger happy? Completing documentation of the procedures for rigging and down-rigging our pretty pinnace. David Bellows presented this festive binder to fellow documenteer Mike Foster on Wednesday. (Love that Mike dressed in the correct color scheme for the photo!) #historyingenuitycommunity #rigging #historicalrigging #history
Awesome!
WooHoo!
The sawdust was flying this morning as some of the crewe worked on the Freight Shed. Others have seen to some seasonal maintenance for Virginia and are keeping an eye on her through the changeable weather while she is at her home for the winter in South Freeport. Board and committee members are making plans for the future and everyone is hoping you will join our Member-Supporters and contribute to the annual fund to sustain this unique endeavor: visit mfship.org/support and THANK YOU!! #historyingenuitycommunity