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Maine Maritime Museum and its collection
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The Maine Maritime Museum, previously known as the Bath Marine Museum, is a rich source of information about Maine's maritime heritage and culture. It also highlights the significant role that Maine has played in regional and global maritime activities. The museum offers a diverse collection of millions of documents, artifacts, and works of art, providing a comprehensive insight into the maritime history of the region.
Location and Features of the Museum
The museum is situated on a picturesque and active waterfront along the banks of the Kennebec River. It includes the historic Percy and Small Shipyard, which features five original 19th-century buildings, a Victorian-era shipyard owner's house, and the largest sculpture in New England. This sculpture is a life-size representation of the largest wooden sailing ship ever built, the six-masted schooner Wyoming.
Summer Activities at the Museum
During the summer months, visitors can take dockside tours and day trips on the museum's schooner, the Mary E. Launched in Bath in 1906, this ship is the oldest Maine-built fishing schooner that is still sailing. The Mary E is the third and most recent museum property to be added to the National Register of Historic Places, joining the Percy & Small Shipyard and the Donnell House.
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