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
Lori Benson
Bath ME
Co-President
Jeremy Blaiklock
Arrowsic ME
Co-President
Allison L. Hepler
Woolwich ME
Secretary
Michael Walton
Bath ME
Treasurer
Directors
Dorsey Harrison
Georgetown ME
Orman Hines
Sebasco Estates ME
Paul Johnson
Bath ME
Will Neilson
Arrowsic ME
Jim Parmentier
Brunswick ME
Ed Rogers
Bath ME
Dan Sortwell
Wiscasset ME
Rowan Wagner
Bath ME
Advisors
E Davies Allan
Westport Island ME
Marine Contractor
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
Yarmouth ME
City Development
Jim Nelson
Harpswell ME
Head rigger
Keith Spiro
Topsham ME
Media Consultant
JB Smith
Nobleboro ME
Captain
Robert Stevens
Woolwich ME
Head Shipwright
David B. Wyman
Castine ME
Naval Architect
Staff
Kirstie Truluck
Bath ME
Executive Director
kirstie@mfship.org
Kimberly Madden
Part-time Operations Coordinator
mfs@mfship.org