Bowdoin, Museum ship and training vessel in Castine, United States
The Bowdoin schooner measures 88 feet in length and features a wooden hull specifically constructed for navigation through Arctic waters and ice conditions.
Built in 1921 at the Hodgdon Brothers shipyard in East Boothbay, Maine, the vessel completed multiple scientific expeditions to the Arctic regions before serving in World War II.
The schooner represents Maine's maritime education tradition as a training vessel at Maine Maritime Academy, teaching students navigation and seamanship skills.
Visitors can explore the vessel through guided tours that demonstrate traditional sailing techniques and examine the specialized equipment used for Arctic navigation.
The Bowdoin holds two National Historic Landmark designations and remains the only American schooner constructed specifically for Arctic exploration that still sails.
Location: Castine
Website: http://bowdoin.mma.edu
GPS coordinates: 44.38667,-68.79667
Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:11
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