The time has come to say farewell to Lincoln County and our winter port of Wiscasset. The crew will ship out early May 19,  about 6 a.m. Our destination is the Maine Maritime Museum dock where we will settle in for a few weeks until our crew completes repairs to our home dock at the Freight Shed. We will be there for MMM Community Day on May 20 – Free admission!

 

The shipbuilders, board of directors and I want to say, "Thank You" to the Wiscasset community for making Virginia's winter a wonderful success. Thanks to you for the great article on Maine's First Ship and Virginia this past winter. So many Lincoln County folks welcomed us, asked great questions and helped to keep an eye on the vessel during those challenging weather days. It was not uncommon to get a call from someone who saw loose tarp edges whipping in the wind. 

 

We look forward to the vessel's return to the Kennebec River – the waters of her origin. We also look forward to years of winter adventures in the Sheepscot, where the ice is not so threatening. We hope to be able to welcome folks aboard during our next time at your town dock!

 

Please come visit us at the Bath Freight Shed this summer for interesting lectures, community events, educational courses and more! Folks can check in periodically at www.mfship.org, follow us on social media, or become a member to keep "in the know" with all things Virginia. You might also enjoy our new documentary, Maine's First Ship: History, Ingenuity & Community.