National Historic Landmark

BOWDOIN (schooner)

Castine, Hancock County, Maine
Listed
February 12, 1980
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000411

About this property

Bowdoin is a historic schooner built in 1921 in East Boothbay, Maine, at the Hodgdon Brothers Shipyard. Designed by William H. Hand Jr. under the direction of explorer Donald B. MacMillan, the gaff-rigged vessel is the only American schooner built specifically for Arctic exploration. She has made 30 trips above the Arctic Circle in her life, three since she was acquired by the Maine Maritime Academy as a sail training ship in 1988. She is currently owned by the academy, located in Castine, Maine, and is named for Bowdoin College.

Location

Castine, Hancock County, Maine
44.38683, -68.79637

Categories

EDUCATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTSCIENCEMARITIME HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was BOWDOIN (schooner) listed on the National Register?

BOWDOIN (schooner) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1980.

What type of historic resource is BOWDOIN (schooner)?

BOWDOIN (schooner) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is BOWDOIN (schooner) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. BOWDOIN (schooner) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for BOWDOIN (schooner)?

The period of significance for BOWDOIN (schooner) is recorded as the industrial era.

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