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It’s Ship City

Pim Van Hemmen’s photo exhibit, “In Extremis: Historic Ships in America,” is now on display at the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine, until August 5. Tonight, you can join the conversation about how it came together via Zoom.

Curtain Call

Built for the U.S. Coast Guard, this 91-year-old patrol boat turned training vessel that’s educated tens of thousands of young adults since 1946 eases into retirement

Sharing the water with big ships

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Launched: the Hood 42 LM

The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.

Courtesy Tashmoo Boatworks

Building the Tashmoo

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

Painting of a boat

Maritine Art by Brechin Morgan

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

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