Wendameen, Historic schooner at Maine State Pier, Portland, United States.
Wendameen is a historic sailing vessel moored at Maine State Pier in Portland available for cruises. The ship measures about 88 feet long with a wooden hull and mahogany-appointed cabins beneath its wooden deck.
The vessel was designed in 1912 by naval architect John G. Alden as one of his early fisherman-style schooners. After spending decades on land, it returned to active sailing in 1985.
The name Wendameen comes from the Wabanaki language meaning 'good wind'. Visitors board the vessel today to experience New England's maritime traditions firsthand while sailing through local waters.
The vessel operates day trips and overnight sailing experiences with different capacities for each type of cruise. The best time to visit is during warmer months when regular cruises depart from the pier.
The vessel spent more than 50 years on land after an incomplete restoration attempt. This long period away from water made its eventual return to sailing a remarkable achievement in maritime preservation.
Location: Portland
Inception: 1912
GPS coordinates: 43.65722,-70.24861
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47
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