The people of Maine’s First Ship

Maine’s First Ship strives to use our reconstruction of the 1607 pinnace Virginia to immerse the public in an exploration of the region’s early history, craftsmanship, and relationships, and their impact on our community and environment today.

Maine’s First Ship is a 501(c)(3) non-profit maintaining a welcoming environment for students, visitors, and volunteers. Our efforts are fueled by the generosity of our members and supporters, our partnerships within the local community, and the commitment of our volunteers.

Officers

Jeremy Blaiklock
Arrowsic ME
President

Allison L. Hepler
Woolwich ME
Secretary

Michael Walton
Bath ME
Treasurer

Directors

Lori Benson
Bath ME

Matthew Goodman
Georgetown ME

Dorsey Harrison
Georgetown ME

Dana Leonard
Freeport ME

Will Neilson
Arrowsic ME

Ed Rogers
Bath ME

John Joseph Smith
Georgetown ME

Dan Sortwell
Wiscasset ME

Rowan Wagner
Bath ME

Advisors

Roger Barry
Edgecomb ME
Graphic Designer

Ken Borgendale
Bath ME
Web Admin
admin@mfship.org

John Foss
Rockland ME
Captain

Iver Franzen
Annapolis MD
USCG Certification Consultant

Sean Ireland
Bath ME
City Development

Jim Nelson
Harpswell ME
Head rigger

JB Smith
Nobleboro ME
Captain

Keith Spiro
Topsham ME
Media Consultant

Robert Stevens
Woolwich ME
Head Shipwright

David B. Wyman
Castine ME
Naval Architect

Staff

Kirstie Truluck
Bath ME
To reach Executive Leadership
director@mfship.org

Matt Blazek
Union ME
Director of Educational Operations
matt@mfship.org

Kimberly Madden
Part-time Operations Coordinator
mfs@mfship.org