"1871" by Doug Mills
America's oldest schooner the Lewis R. French, built in 1871, sailing near Rockport Maine
Friday, July 31, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
"On Penobscot Bay" The Maine Windjammer Project
"On Penobscot Bay" by Doug Mills
Schooner Nathaniel Bowditch sailing on Penobscot Bay, from the deck of windjammer Angelique.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
"On The Horizon" The Maine Windjammer Project
"On The Horizon" by Doug Mills
The 1871 schooner Stephen Tabor on the horizon near Rockport Maine.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
"The Victory Chimes" The Maine Windjammer Project
"The Victory Chimes" by Doug Mills
The Victory Chimes, built 1900, the last of the three masted schooners still in commercial service.
Monday, July 27, 2015
"Isaac H. Evans" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Isaac H. Evans" by Doug Mills
The Rockland based schooner Isaac H Evans, built 1886, passes the Picton-Castle, built 1928, near the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse in Rockland harbor.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Tall Ship Picton-Castle at Rockland Maine
Operational history according to wikipedia.
As a trawler, minesweeper, and freighterIn August 1939, the Royal Navy requisitioned the trawler for use in World War II and refit her as a minesweeper.[1] While sweeping mines near Norway, she made way for the port of Bergen for repairs. The Germans had just left Norway, and the sight of the Union Jack-bearing HMS Picton Castle earned her the title "The Liberator of Norway."
Acquisition and refit
During the early 1990s, Daniel Moreland acquired the ship while seeking a vessel to convert to a barque.[2] With the help of a small crew he brought her across the Atlantic Ocean, eventually ending up in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia where she began her multi-million dollar refit.Picton Castle is still captained by Daniel Moreland.
As a sailing ship[edit]
Picton Castle's first world circumnavigation voyage took place from 1997-1999. She has since sailed around the world four more times, for a total of five global circumnavigations.
During the summer of 2007, Picton Castle successfully completed its first Bosun School.[4] The purpose of Bosun School is to provide an opportunity to young dedicated mariners to advance their skill level in a concentrated fashion without the natural demands and distractions of being underway at sea. A second Bosun School was held in the fall of 2009, and a third started in September 2011.
Picton Castle under full sail
"Maine's Tall Ship Victory Chimes" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Maine's Tall Ship Victory Chimes" by Doug Mills
Maine's tall ship Victory Chimes, built 1900, and Stephen Taber, built 1871, outside the breakwater at Rockland Maine.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
"Schooner Heritage" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Schooner Heritage" by Doug Mills
The schooner Heritage during the 2012 Great Schooner Race.
Friday, July 24, 2015
"Mary Day, Mistress and Isaac H Evans" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Mary Day, Mistress and Isaac H Evans" by Doug Mills
The Mary Day, Mistress and Isaac H Evans sail past the Rockland Breakwater Light at the start of the Great Schooner Race of 2012.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
"Mary Day" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Mary Day" by Doug Mills
Mary Day the first purpose built windjammer sails near Owls Head Maine.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
"Schooner Heritage" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Schooner Heritage" by Doug Mills
The schooner Heritage under sail near Rockland, Maine.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
"The Great Schooner Race" The Maine Windjammer Project
"The Great Schooner Race" by Doug Mills
Schooners Timberwind, Grace Bailey, Heritage, Isaac H. Evans and Stephen Taber before the Great Schooner Race of 2012.
Monday, July 20, 2015
"Racing Down The Bay" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Racing Down The Bay" by Doug Mills
Schooners Stephen Taber and American Eagle racing down the bay near Owls Head Maine.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
"Clearing Owls Head" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Clearing Owls Head" by Doug Mills
The oyster schooner J&E Riggin,built 1927, clearing Owls Head.
Friday, July 17, 2015
"American Eagle" The Maine Windjammer Project
"American Eagle" by Doug Mills
Former fishing schooner American Eagle passing the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
"Stephen Taber" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Stephen Taber" by Doug Mills
National Historic Landmark schooner Stephen Taber, built 1871, passing the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
"Out Of The Fog" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Out Of The Fog" by Doug Mills
Schooner Nathaniel Bowditch sails out of the fog near Owls Head Maine.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
"Schooner Stephen Taber" The Maine Windjammer
"Schooner Stephen Taber" by Doug Mills
Maine schooner Stephen Taber, built 1871, passing the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse at Rockland Maine.
Monday, July 13, 2015
"American Eagle" The Maine Windjammer Project
Former fishing schooner American Eagle passes the lighthouse at the entrance to Rockland harbor.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
"At Rockland, Maine" The Maine Windjammer Project
"At Rockland, Maine" by Doug Mills
Schooners Heritage American Eagle and Isaac H Evans during 2015 Maine Windjammer Parade at Rockland Maine.
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Maine's Own Tall Ships on Parade
This Friday nearly a dozen of these historic schooners, many built before 1900 gathered in Rockland. Two of these ships were built in 1871 and are the two oldest sailing schooners in the country. These ships built during the age of sail were expected to have about a 12 year life span and yet they are still sailing 100 years later and still making a living for their owners.
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